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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,492.28, 38,231.74 and 11,444.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,492.28, 38,231.74 and 11,444.45 is: 17,163.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,492.28 : 38,231.74 = 11,444.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,492.28/38,231.74 = 11,444.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,492.28x = 38,231.74 × 11,444.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,492.28x = 437,541,179.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,541,179.62/25,492.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,163.67

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