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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,539.03, 38,276.10 and 11,484.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,539.03, 38,276.10 and 11,484.05 is: 17,211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,539.03 : 38,276.10 = 11,484.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,539.03/38,276.10 = 11,484.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,539.03x = 38,276.10 × 11,484.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,539.03x = 439,564,454.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,564,454.82/25,539.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,211.48

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