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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,823.52, 38,746.74 and 11,041.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,823.52, 38,746.74 and 11,041.80 is: 16,567.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,823.52 : 38,746.74 = 11,041.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,823.52/38,746.74 = 11,041.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,823.52x = 38,746.74 × 11,041.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,823.52x = 427,833,753.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,833,753.73/25,823.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,567.60

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