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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,240.82, 37,858.59 and 11,201.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,240.82, 37,858.59 and 11,201.09 is: 16,800.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,240.82 : 37,858.59 = 11,201.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,240.82/37,858.59 = 11,201.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,240.82x = 37,858.59 × 11,201.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,240.82x = 424,057,284.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,057,284.57/25,240.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,800.46

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