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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,227, 37,814.52 and 11,193.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,227, 37,814.52 and 11,193.63 is: 16,778.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,227 : 37,814.52 = 11,193.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,227/37,814.52 = 11,193.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,227x = 37,814.52 × 11,193.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,227x = 423,281,745.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,281,745.51/25,227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,778.92

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