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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,197.20, 37,804.34 and 11,155.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,197.20, 37,804.34 and 11,155.29 is: 16,736.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,197.20 : 37,804.34 = 11,155.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,197.20/37,804.34 = 11,155.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,197.20x = 37,804.34 × 11,155.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,197.20x = 421,718,375.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,718,375.96/25,197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,736.72

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