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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,093, 37,654.08 and 11,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,093, 37,654.08 and 11,242 is: 16,869.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,093 : 37,654.08 = 11,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,093/37,654.08 = 11,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,093x = 37,654.08 × 11,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,093x = 423,307,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,307,167.36/25,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,869.53

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