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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,228.56, 37,829.88 and 11,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,228.56, 37,829.88 and 11,370 is: 17,049.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,228.56 : 37,829.88 = 11,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,228.56/37,829.88 = 11,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,228.56x = 37,829.88 × 11,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,228.56x = 430,125,735.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,125,735.60/25,228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,049.16

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