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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,541.13, 38,311.31 and 11,491.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,541.13, 38,311.31 and 11,491.24 is: 17,236.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,541.13 : 38,311.31 = 11,491.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,541.13/38,311.31 = 11,491.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,541.13x = 38,311.31 × 11,491.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,541.13x = 440,244,237.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,244,237.64/25,541.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,236.68

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