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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,542.54, 38,281.34 and 11,487.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,542.54, 38,281.34 and 11,487.54 is: 17,216.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,542.54 : 38,281.34 = 11,487.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,542.54/38,281.34 = 11,487.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,542.54x = 38,281.34 × 11,487.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,542.54x = 439,758,424.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,758,424.50/25,542.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,216.71

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