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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,506.35, 38,272.05 and 11,476.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,506.35, 38,272.05 and 11,476.29 is: 17,220.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,506.35 : 38,272.05 = 11,476.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,506.35/38,272.05 = 11,476.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,506.35x = 38,272.05 × 11,476.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,506.35x = 439,221,144.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,221,144.69/25,506.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,220.07

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