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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,821.80, 38,703.90 and 11,028.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,821.80, 38,703.90 and 11,028.20 is: 16,530.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,821.80 : 38,703.90 = 11,028.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,821.80/38,703.90 = 11,028.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,821.80x = 38,703.90 × 11,028.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,821.80x = 426,834,349.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,834,349.98/25,821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,530.00

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