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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,835.97, 38,721.61 and 11,027.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,835.97, 38,721.61 and 11,027.55 is: 16,527.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,835.97 : 38,721.61 = 11,027.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,835.97/38,721.61 = 11,027.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,835.97x = 38,721.61 × 11,027.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,835.97x = 427,004,649.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,004,649.35/25,835.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,527.52

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