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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,864.79, 38,764.71 and 11,056.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,864.79, 38,764.71 and 11,056.29 is: 16,570.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,864.79 : 38,764.71 = 11,056.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,864.79/38,764.71 = 11,056.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,864.79x = 38,764.71 × 11,056.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,864.79x = 428,593,875.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,593,875.53/25,864.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,570.56

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