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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,553.26, 38,329.89 and 11,496.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,553.26, 38,329.89 and 11,496.86 is: 17,245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,553.26 : 38,329.89 = 11,496.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,553.26/38,329.89 = 11,496.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,553.26x = 38,329.89 × 11,496.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,553.26x = 440,673,379.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,673,379.15/25,553.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,245.29

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