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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,111.94, 37,622 and 11,760.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,111.94, 37,622 and 11,760.44 is: 17,619.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,111.94 : 37,622 = 11,760.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,111.94/37,622 = 11,760.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,111.94x = 37,622 × 11,760.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,111.94x = 442,451,273.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,451,273.68/25,111.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,619.16

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