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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,497.61, 38,233.22 and 11,445.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,497.61, 38,233.22 and 11,445.54 is: 17,162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,497.61 : 38,233.22 = 11,445.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,497.61/38,233.22 = 11,445.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,497.61x = 38,233.22 × 11,445.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,497.61x = 437,599,877.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,599,877.45/25,497.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,162.39

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