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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,251.98, 37,864.62 and 11,205.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,251.98, 37,864.62 and 11,205.90 is: 16,802.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,251.98 : 37,864.62 = 11,205.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,251.98/37,864.62 = 11,205.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,251.98x = 37,864.62 × 11,205.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,251.98x = 424,307,145.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,307,145.26/25,251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,802.93

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