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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,838.44, 38,761.73 and 11,047.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,838.44, 38,761.73 and 11,047.44 is: 16,572.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,838.44 : 38,761.73 = 11,047.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,838.44/38,761.73 = 11,047.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,838.44x = 38,761.73 × 11,047.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,838.44x = 428,217,886.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,217,886.47/25,838.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,572.90

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