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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,803.72, 38,720.16 and 11,011.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,803.72, 38,720.16 and 11,011.23 is: 16,523.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,803.72 : 38,720.16 = 11,011.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,803.72/38,720.16 = 11,011.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,803.72x = 38,720.16 × 11,011.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,803.72x = 426,356,587.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,356,587.40/25,803.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,523.07

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