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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,838.95, 38,762.48 and 11,047.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,838.95, 38,762.48 and 11,047.94 is: 16,573.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,838.95 : 38,762.48 = 11,047.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,838.95/38,762.48 = 11,047.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,838.95x = 38,762.48 × 11,047.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,838.95x = 428,245,553.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,245,553.29/25,838.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,573.64

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