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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,866.41, 38,767.15 and 11,057.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,866.41, 38,767.15 and 11,057.93 is: 16,573.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,866.41 : 38,767.15 = 11,057.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,866.41/38,767.15 = 11,057.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,866.41x = 38,767.15 × 11,057.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,866.41x = 428,684,181.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,684,181.87/25,866.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,573.01

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