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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,797.89, 38,698.88 and 11,006.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,797.89, 38,698.88 and 11,006.93 is: 16,511.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,797.89 : 38,698.88 = 11,006.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,797.89/38,698.88 = 11,006.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,797.89x = 38,698.88 × 11,006.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,797.89x = 425,955,614.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,955,614.71/25,797.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,511.26

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