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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,277.10, 37,915.65 and 11,237.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,277.10, 37,915.65 and 11,237.10 is: 16,855.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,277.10 : 37,915.65 = 11,237.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,277.10/37,915.65 = 11,237.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,277.10x = 37,915.65 × 11,237.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,277.10x = 426,061,950.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,061,950.62/25,277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,855.65

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