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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,285.03, 37,936.35 and 11,246.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,285.03, 37,936.35 and 11,246.31 is: 16,873.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,285.03 : 37,936.35 = 11,246.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,285.03/37,936.35 = 11,246.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,285.03x = 37,936.35 × 11,246.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,285.03x = 426,643,952.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,643,952.37/25,285.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,873.38

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