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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,834.85, 38,719.92 and 11,026.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,834.85, 38,719.92 and 11,026.43 is: 16,525.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,834.85 : 38,719.92 = 11,026.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,834.85/38,719.92 = 11,026.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,834.85x = 38,719.92 × 11,026.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,834.85x = 426,942,480.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,942,480.43/25,834.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,525.84

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