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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,239.52, 37,859.28 and 11,194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,239.52, 37,859.28 and 11,194.12 is: 16,791.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,239.52 : 37,859.28 = 11,194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,239.52/37,859.28 = 11,194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,239.52x = 37,859.28 × 11,194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,239.52x = 423,801,323.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,801,323.43/25,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,791.18

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