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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,232.56, 37,835.88 and 11,374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,232.56, 37,835.88 and 11,374 is: 17,055.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,232.56 : 37,835.88 = 11,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,232.56/37,835.88 = 11,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,232.56x = 37,835.88 × 11,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,232.56x = 430,345,299.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,345,299.12/25,232.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,055.16

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