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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,554.13, 38,331.20 and 11,497.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,554.13, 38,331.20 and 11,497.74 is: 17,246.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,554.13 : 38,331.20 = 11,497.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,554.13/38,331.20 = 11,497.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,554.13x = 38,331.20 × 11,497.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,554.13x = 440,722,171.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,722,171.49/25,554.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,246.61

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