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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,168.24, 37,752.36 and 11,301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,168.24, 37,752.36 and 11,301.04 is: 16,951.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,168.24 : 37,752.36 = 11,301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,168.24/37,752.36 = 11,301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,168.24x = 37,752.36 × 11,301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,168.24x = 426,640,930.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,640,930.45/25,168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,951.56

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