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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,522.30, 38,289.21 and 11,675.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,522.30, 38,289.21 and 11,675.26 is: 17,515.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,522.30 : 38,289.21 = 11,675.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,522.30/38,289.21 = 11,675.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,522.30x = 38,289.21 × 11,675.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,522.30x = 447,036,481.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,036,481.94/25,522.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,515.52

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