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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,273.61, 37,909.89 and 11,229.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,273.61, 37,909.89 and 11,229.83 is: 16,844.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,273.61 : 37,909.89 = 11,229.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,273.61/37,909.89 = 11,229.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,273.61x = 37,909.89 × 11,229.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,273.61x = 425,721,430.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,721,430.47/25,273.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,844.51

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