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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,494.78, 38,235.48 and 11,446.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,494.78, 38,235.48 and 11,446.95 is: 17,167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,494.78 : 38,235.48 = 11,446.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,494.78/38,235.48 = 11,446.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,494.78x = 38,235.48 × 11,446.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,494.78x = 437,679,627.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,679,627.79/25,494.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,167.42

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