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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,208.77, 37,821.09 and 11,881.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,208.77, 37,821.09 and 11,881.22 is: 17,825.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,208.77 : 37,821.09 = 11,881.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,208.77/37,821.09 = 11,881.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,208.77x = 37,821.09 × 11,881.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,208.77x = 449,360,690.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,360,690.93/25,208.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,825.57

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