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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,791.78, 38,690.46 and 11,002.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,791.78, 38,690.46 and 11,002.26 is: 16,504.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,791.78 : 38,690.46 = 11,002.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,791.78/38,690.46 = 11,002.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,791.78x = 38,690.46 × 11,002.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,791.78x = 425,682,500.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,682,500.44/25,791.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,504.58

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