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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,842.08, 38,779.52 and 11,063.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,842.08, 38,779.52 and 11,063.43 is: 16,602.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,842.08 : 38,779.52 = 11,063.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,842.08/38,779.52 = 11,063.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,842.08x = 38,779.52 × 11,063.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,842.08x = 429,034,449.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,034,449.64/25,842.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,602.17

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