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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,591.33, 38,358.24 and 11,530.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,591.33, 38,358.24 and 11,530.27 is: 17,282.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,591.33 : 38,358.24 = 11,530.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,591.33/38,358.24 = 11,530.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,591.33x = 38,358.24 × 11,530.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,591.33x = 442,280,863.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,280,863.92/25,591.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,282.45

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