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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,824.91, 38,753.75 and 11,033.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,824.91, 38,753.75 and 11,033.94 is: 16,557.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,824.91 : 38,753.75 = 11,033.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,824.91/38,753.75 = 11,033.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,824.91x = 38,753.75 × 11,033.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,824.91x = 427,606,552.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,606,552.28/25,824.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,557.91

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