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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,845.72, 38,783.22 and 11,053.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,845.72, 38,783.22 and 11,053.32 is: 16,586.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,845.72 : 38,783.22 = 11,053.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,845.72/38,783.22 = 11,053.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,845.72x = 38,783.22 × 11,053.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,845.72x = 428,683,341.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,683,341.29/25,845.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,586.24

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