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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,273.13, 37,895.10 and 11,233.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,273.13, 37,895.10 and 11,233.13 is: 16,843.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,273.13 : 37,895.10 = 11,233.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,273.13/37,895.10 = 11,233.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,273.13x = 37,895.10 × 11,233.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,273.13x = 425,680,584.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,680,584.66/25,273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,843.21

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