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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,272.27, 37,907.88 and 11,228.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,272.27, 37,907.88 and 11,228.49 is: 16,842.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,272.27 : 37,907.88 = 11,228.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,272.27/37,907.88 = 11,228.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,272.27x = 37,907.88 × 11,228.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,272.27x = 425,648,005.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,648,005.82/25,272.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,842.50

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