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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,160.72, 37,741.08 and 11,293.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,160.72, 37,741.08 and 11,293.52 is: 16,940.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,160.72 : 37,741.08 = 11,293.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,160.72/37,741.08 = 11,293.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,160.72x = 37,741.08 × 11,293.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,160.72x = 426,229,641.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,229,641.80/25,160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,940.28

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