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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,222.96, 37,808.48 and 11,189.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,222.96, 37,808.48 and 11,189.59 is: 16,772.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,222.96 : 37,808.48 = 11,189.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,222.96/37,808.48 = 11,189.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,222.96x = 37,808.48 × 11,189.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,222.96x = 423,061,323.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,061,323.18/25,222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,772.86

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