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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,259.40, 37,858.83 and 11,203.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,259.40, 37,858.83 and 11,203.55 is: 16,791.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,259.40 : 37,858.83 = 11,203.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,259.40/37,858.83 = 11,203.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,259.40x = 37,858.83 × 11,203.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,259.40x = 424,153,206.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,153,206.22/25,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,791.89

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