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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,161.72, 37,742.58 and 11,294.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,161.72, 37,742.58 and 11,294.52 is: 16,941.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,161.72 : 37,742.58 = 11,294.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,161.72/37,742.58 = 11,294.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,161.72x = 37,742.58 × 11,294.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,161.72x = 426,284,324.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,284,324.66/25,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,941.78

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