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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,792.89, 38,691.38 and 11,001.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,792.89, 38,691.38 and 11,001.93 is: 16,503.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,792.89 : 38,691.38 = 11,001.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,792.89/38,691.38 = 11,001.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,792.89x = 38,691.38 × 11,001.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,792.89x = 425,679,854.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,679,854.36/25,792.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,503.77

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