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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,316.73, 37,975.08 and 11,273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,316.73, 37,975.08 and 11,273.13 is: 16,909.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,316.73 : 37,975.08 = 11,273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,316.73/37,975.08 = 11,273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,316.73x = 37,975.08 × 11,273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,316.73x = 428,098,013.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,098,013.60/25,316.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,909.69

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