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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,498.62, 38,234.72 and 11,446.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,498.62, 38,234.72 and 11,446.54 is: 17,163.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,498.62 : 38,234.72 = 11,446.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,498.62/38,234.72 = 11,446.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,498.62x = 38,234.72 × 11,446.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,498.62x = 437,655,251.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,655,251.87/25,498.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,163.88

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