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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,497.36, 38,232.85 and 11,445.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,497.36, 38,232.85 and 11,445.29 is: 17,162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,497.36 : 38,232.85 = 11,445.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,497.36/38,232.85 = 11,445.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,497.36x = 38,232.85 × 11,445.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,497.36x = 437,586,033.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,586,033.84/25,497.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,162.01

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