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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,283.23, 37,931.83 and 11,052.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,283.23, 37,931.83 and 11,052.94 is: 16,582.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,283.23 : 37,931.83 = 11,052.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,283.23/37,931.83 = 11,052.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,283.23x = 37,931.83 × 11,052.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,283.23x = 419,258,241.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,258,241.08/25,283.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,582.46

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