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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,317.16, 37,941.11 and 11,792.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,317.16, 37,941.11 and 11,792.59 is: 17,672.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,317.16 : 37,941.11 = 11,792.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,317.16/37,941.11 = 11,792.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,317.16x = 37,941.11 × 11,792.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,317.16x = 447,423,895.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,423,895.41/25,317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,672.75

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