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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,533.46, 38,279.53 and 11,483.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,533.46, 38,279.53 and 11,483.20 is: 17,215.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,533.46 : 38,279.53 = 11,483.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,533.46/38,279.53 = 11,483.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,533.46x = 38,279.53 × 11,483.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,533.46x = 439,571,498.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,571,498.90/25,533.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,215.51

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