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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,848.72, 38,787.72 and 11,056.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,848.72, 38,787.72 and 11,056.32 is: 16,590.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,848.72 : 38,787.72 = 11,056.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,848.72/38,787.72 = 11,056.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,848.72x = 38,787.72 × 11,056.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,848.72x = 428,849,444.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,849,444.39/25,848.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,590.74

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