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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,216.56, 37,811.88 and 11,358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,216.56, 37,811.88 and 11,358 is: 17,031.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,216.56 : 37,811.88 = 11,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,216.56/37,811.88 = 11,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,216.56x = 37,811.88 × 11,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,216.56x = 429,467,333.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,467,333.04/25,216.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,031.16

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