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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,240.52, 37,860.78 and 11,195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,240.52, 37,860.78 and 11,195.12 is: 16,792.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,240.52 : 37,860.78 = 11,195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,240.52/37,860.78 = 11,195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,240.52x = 37,860.78 × 11,195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,240.52x = 423,855,975.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,855,975.39/25,240.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,792.68

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