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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,581.35, 38,354.16 and 11,342.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,581.35, 38,354.16 and 11,342.11 is: 17,005.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,581.35 : 38,354.16 = 11,342.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,581.35/38,354.16 = 11,342.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,581.35x = 38,354.16 × 11,342.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,581.35x = 435,017,101.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,017,101.68/25,581.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,005.25

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