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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,855.36, 38,773.68 and 11,065.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,855.36, 38,773.68 and 11,065.28 is: 16,593.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,855.36 : 38,773.68 = 11,065.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,855.36/38,773.68 = 11,065.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,855.36x = 38,773.68 × 11,065.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,855.36x = 429,041,625.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,041,625.83/25,855.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,593.91

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