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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,497.51, 38,233.11 and 11,445.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,497.51, 38,233.11 and 11,445.49 is: 17,162.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,497.51 : 38,233.11 = 11,445.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,497.51/38,233.11 = 11,445.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,497.51x = 38,233.11 × 11,445.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,497.51x = 437,596,678.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,596,678.17/25,497.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,162.33

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