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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,273.58, 37,910.51 and 11,230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,273.58, 37,910.51 and 11,230.30 is: 16,845.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,273.58 : 37,910.51 = 11,230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,273.58/37,910.51 = 11,230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,273.58x = 37,910.51 × 11,230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,273.58x = 425,746,475.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,746,475.92/25,273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,845.52

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