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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,538.14, 38,311.92 and 11,498.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,538.14, 38,311.92 and 11,498.52 is: 17,249.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,538.14 : 38,311.92 = 11,498.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,538.14/38,311.92 = 11,498.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,538.14x = 38,311.92 × 11,498.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,538.14x = 440,530,378.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,530,378.36/25,538.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,249.90

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