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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,496.95, 38,257.97 and 11,466.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,496.95, 38,257.97 and 11,466.89 is: 17,205.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,496.95 : 38,257.97 = 11,466.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,496.95/38,257.97 = 11,466.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,496.95x = 38,257.97 × 11,466.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,496.95x = 438,700,000.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,700,000.56/25,496.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,205.98

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