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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,244, 37,870.88 and 11,393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,244, 37,870.88 and 11,393 is: 17,091.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,244 : 37,870.88 = 11,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,244/37,870.88 = 11,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,244x = 37,870.88 × 11,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,244x = 431,462,935.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,462,935.84/25,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,091.70

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