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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,272.26, 37,907.87 and 11,228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,272.26, 37,907.87 and 11,228.48 is: 16,842.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,272.26 : 37,907.87 = 11,228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,272.26/37,907.87 = 11,228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,272.26x = 37,907.87 × 11,228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,272.26x = 425,647,760.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,647,760.14/25,272.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,842.49

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