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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,819.95, 38,733.96 and 11,028.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,819.95, 38,733.96 and 11,028.95 is: 16,545.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,819.95 : 38,733.96 = 11,028.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,819.95/38,733.96 = 11,028.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,819.95x = 38,733.96 × 11,028.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,819.95x = 427,194,714.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,194,714.47/25,819.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,545.14

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