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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,153.20, 37,729.80 and 11,329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,153.20, 37,729.80 and 11,329.20 is: 16,993.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,153.20 : 37,729.80 = 11,329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,153.20/37,729.80 = 11,329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,153.20x = 37,729.80 × 11,329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,153.20x = 427,448,450.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,448,450.16/25,153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,993.80

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