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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,051.34, 37,525.97 and 11,863.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,051.34, 37,525.97 and 11,863.73 is: 17,771.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,051.34 : 37,525.97 = 11,863.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,051.34/37,525.97 = 11,863.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,051.34x = 37,525.97 × 11,863.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,051.34x = 445,197,729.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,197,729.12/25,051.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,771.42

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