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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,502.46, 38,263.77 and 11,458.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,502.46, 38,263.77 and 11,458.68 is: 17,192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,502.46 : 38,263.77 = 11,458.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,502.46/38,263.77 = 11,458.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,502.46x = 38,263.77 × 11,458.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,502.46x = 438,452,296.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,452,296.02/25,502.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,192.55

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