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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,540.29, 38,297.10 and 11,488.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,540.29, 38,297.10 and 11,488.14 is: 17,226.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,540.29 : 38,297.10 = 11,488.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,540.29/38,297.10 = 11,488.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,540.29x = 38,297.10 × 11,488.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,540.29x = 439,962,446.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,962,446.39/25,540.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,226.21

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