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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,265.72, 37,898.67 and 11,398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,265.72, 37,898.67 and 11,398.52 is: 17,097.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,265.72 : 37,898.67 = 11,398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,265.72/37,898.67 = 11,398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,265.72x = 37,898.67 × 11,398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,265.72x = 431,988,747.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,988,747.97/25,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,097.82

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