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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,497.62, 38,233.26 and 11,445.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,497.62, 38,233.26 and 11,445.59 is: 17,162.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,497.62 : 38,233.26 = 11,445.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,497.62/38,233.26 = 11,445.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,497.62x = 38,233.26 × 11,445.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,497.62x = 437,602,027.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,602,027.16/25,497.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,162.47

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