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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,111.84, 37,644.72 and 11,253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,111.84, 37,644.72 and 11,253.28 is: 16,869.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,111.84 : 37,644.72 = 11,253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,111.84/37,644.72 = 11,253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,111.84x = 37,644.72 × 11,253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,111.84x = 423,626,574.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,626,574.68/25,111.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,869.60

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