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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,002.69, 37,522.49 and 11,855.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,002.69, 37,522.49 and 11,855.11 is: 17,791.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,002.69 : 37,522.49 = 11,855.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,002.69/37,522.49 = 11,855.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,002.69x = 37,522.49 × 11,855.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,002.69x = 444,833,246.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,833,246.42/25,002.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,791.42

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