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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,505.58, 38,237.31 and 11,263.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,505.58, 38,237.31 and 11,263.91 is: 16,886.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,505.58 : 38,237.31 = 11,263.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,505.58/38,237.31 = 11,263.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,505.58x = 38,237.31 × 11,263.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,505.58x = 430,701,714.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,701,714.08/25,505.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,886.57

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