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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,551, 38,294.06 and 11,495.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,551, 38,294.06 and 11,495.97 is: 17,229.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,551 : 38,294.06 = 11,495.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,551/38,294.06 = 11,495.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,551x = 38,294.06 × 11,495.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,551x = 440,227,307.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,227,307.46/25,551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,229.36

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