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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,204.56, 37,793.88 and 11,346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,204.56, 37,793.88 and 11,346 is: 17,013.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,204.56 : 37,793.88 = 11,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,204.56/37,793.88 = 11,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,204.56x = 37,793.88 × 11,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,204.56x = 428,809,362.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,809,362.48/25,204.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,013.17

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