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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,506.93, 38,270.52 and 11,463.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,506.93, 38,270.52 and 11,463.15 is: 17,199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,506.93 : 38,270.52 = 11,463.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,506.93/38,270.52 = 11,463.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,506.93x = 38,270.52 × 11,463.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,506.93x = 438,700,711.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,700,711.34/25,506.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,199.28

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