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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,228.70, 37,864.65 and 11,210.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,228.70, 37,864.65 and 11,210.30 is: 16,825.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,228.70 : 37,864.65 = 11,210.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,228.70/37,864.65 = 11,210.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,228.70x = 37,864.65 × 11,210.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,228.70x = 424,474,085.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,474,085.90/25,228.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,825.05

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