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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,277.60, 37,916.40 and 11,237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,277.60, 37,916.40 and 11,237.60 is: 16,856.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,277.60 : 37,916.40 = 11,237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,277.60/37,916.40 = 11,237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,277.60x = 37,916.40 × 11,237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,277.60x = 426,089,336.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,089,336.64/25,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,856.40

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