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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,503.33, 38,267.55 and 11,473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,503.33, 38,267.55 and 11,473.28 is: 17,215.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,503.33 : 38,267.55 = 11,473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,503.33/38,267.55 = 11,473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,503.33x = 38,267.55 × 11,473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,503.33x = 439,054,124.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,054,124.73/25,503.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,215.56

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