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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,541.98, 38,312.59 and 11,492.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,541.98, 38,312.59 and 11,492.09 is: 17,237.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,541.98 : 38,312.59 = 11,492.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,541.98/38,312.59 = 11,492.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,541.98x = 38,312.59 × 11,492.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,541.98x = 440,291,483.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,291,483.39/25,541.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,237.95

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