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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,833.63, 38,754.51 and 11,042.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,833.63, 38,754.51 and 11,042.64 is: 16,565.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,833.63 : 38,754.51 = 11,042.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,833.63/38,754.51 = 11,042.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,833.63x = 38,754.51 × 11,042.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,833.63x = 427,952,102.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,952,102.31/25,833.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,565.70

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