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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,143.04, 37,708.80 and 11,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,143.04, 37,708.80 and 11,296 is: 16,941.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,143.04 : 37,708.80 = 11,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,143.04/37,708.80 = 11,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,143.04x = 37,708.80 × 11,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,143.04x = 425,958,604.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,958,604.80/25,143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,941.41

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