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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,497.59, 38,233.25 and 11,445.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,497.59, 38,233.25 and 11,445.57 is: 17,162.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,497.59 : 38,233.25 = 11,445.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,497.59/38,233.25 = 11,445.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,497.59x = 38,233.25 × 11,445.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,497.59x = 437,601,339.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,601,339.20/25,497.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,162.46

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