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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,197.85, 37,805.28 and 11,155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,197.85, 37,805.28 and 11,155.94 is: 16,737.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,197.85 : 37,805.28 = 11,155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,197.85/37,805.28 = 11,155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,197.85x = 37,805.28 × 11,155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,197.85x = 421,753,435.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,753,435.36/25,197.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,737.68

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