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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,276.55, 37,914.79 and 11,233.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,276.55, 37,914.79 and 11,233.31 is: 16,849.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,276.55 : 37,914.79 = 11,233.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,276.55/37,914.79 = 11,233.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,276.55x = 37,914.79 × 11,233.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,276.55x = 425,908,372.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,908,372.00/25,276.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,849.94

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