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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,504.93, 38,267.52 and 11,461.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,504.93, 38,267.52 and 11,461.15 is: 17,196.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,504.93 : 38,267.52 = 11,461.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,504.93/38,267.52 = 11,461.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,504.93x = 38,267.52 × 11,461.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,504.93x = 438,589,786.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,589,786.85/25,504.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,196.27

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