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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,505.93, 38,269.02 and 11,462.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,505.93, 38,269.02 and 11,462.15 is: 17,197.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,505.93 : 38,269.02 = 11,462.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,505.93/38,269.02 = 11,462.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,505.93x = 38,269.02 × 11,462.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,505.93x = 438,645,247.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,645,247.59/25,505.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,197.78

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