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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,264.72, 37,897.17 and 11,397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,264.72, 37,897.17 and 11,397.52 is: 17,096.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,264.72 : 37,897.17 = 11,397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,264.72/37,897.17 = 11,397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,264.72x = 37,897.17 × 11,397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,264.72x = 431,933,753.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,933,753.02/25,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,096.32

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