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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,041, 37,566.36 and 11,190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,041, 37,566.36 and 11,190 is: 16,787.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,041 : 37,566.36 = 11,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,041/37,566.36 = 11,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,041x = 37,566.36 × 11,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,041x = 420,367,568.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,367,568.40/25,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,787.17

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