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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,837.95, 38,760.98 and 11,046.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,837.95, 38,760.98 and 11,046.95 is: 16,572.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,837.95 : 38,760.98 = 11,046.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,837.95/38,760.98 = 11,046.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,837.95x = 38,760.98 × 11,046.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,837.95x = 428,190,358.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,190,358.97/25,837.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,572.15

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