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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,552.44, 38,328.69 and 11,519.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,552.44, 38,328.69 and 11,519.11 is: 17,278.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,552.44 : 38,328.69 = 11,519.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,552.44/38,328.69 = 11,519.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,552.44x = 38,328.69 × 11,519.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,552.44x = 441,512,487.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,512,487.37/25,552.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,278.68

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