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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,797.40, 38,698.08 and 11,006.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,797.40, 38,698.08 and 11,006.44 is: 16,510.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,797.40 : 38,698.08 = 11,006.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,797.40/38,698.08 = 11,006.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,797.40x = 38,698.08 × 11,006.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,797.40x = 425,928,095.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,928,095.64/25,797.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,510.50

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