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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,119.72, 37,660.14 and 11,259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,119.72, 37,660.14 and 11,259 is: 16,879.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,119.72 : 37,660.14 = 11,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,119.72/37,660.14 = 11,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,119.72x = 37,660.14 × 11,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,119.72x = 424,015,516.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,015,516.26/25,119.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,879.79

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