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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,222.54, 37,827.72 and 11,174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,222.54, 37,827.72 and 11,174.80 is: 16,759.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,222.54 : 37,827.72 = 11,174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,222.54/37,827.72 = 11,174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,222.54x = 37,827.72 × 11,174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,222.54x = 422,717,205.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,717,205.46/25,222.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,759.50

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