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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,328.08, 37,996.44 and 11,293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,328.08, 37,996.44 and 11,293.20 is: 16,941.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,328.08 : 37,996.44 = 11,293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,328.08/37,996.44 = 11,293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,328.08x = 37,996.44 × 11,293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,328.08x = 429,101,396.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,101,396.21/25,328.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,941.73

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