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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,842.30, 38,763.72 and 11,041.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,842.30, 38,763.72 and 11,041.98 is: 16,563.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,842.30 : 38,763.72 = 11,041.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,842.30/38,763.72 = 11,041.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,842.30x = 38,763.72 × 11,041.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,842.30x = 428,028,220.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,028,220.97/25,842.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,563.09

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