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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,252.08, 37,891.12 and 11,221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,252.08, 37,891.12 and 11,221.76 is: 16,838.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,252.08 : 37,891.12 = 11,221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,252.08/37,891.12 = 11,221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,252.08x = 37,891.12 × 11,221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,252.08x = 425,205,054.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,205,054.77/25,252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,838.42

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