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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,117.26, 37,682.82 and 11,088.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,117.26, 37,682.82 and 11,088.47 is: 16,635.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,117.26 : 37,682.82 = 11,088.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,117.26/37,682.82 = 11,088.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,117.26x = 37,682.82 × 11,088.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,117.26x = 417,844,630.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,844,630.67/25,117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,635.76

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