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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,213.73, 37,829.09 and 11,177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,213.73, 37,829.09 and 11,177.24 is: 16,769.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,213.73 : 37,829.09 = 11,177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,213.73/37,829.09 = 11,177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,213.73x = 37,829.09 × 11,177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,213.73x = 422,824,572.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,824,572.88/25,213.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,769.62

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