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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,091.59, 37,651.96 and 11,240.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,091.59, 37,651.96 and 11,240.59 is: 16,867.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,091.59 : 37,651.96 = 11,240.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,091.59/37,651.96 = 11,240.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,091.59x = 37,651.96 × 11,240.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,091.59x = 423,230,245.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,230,245.06/25,091.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,867.41

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