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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,867.88, 38,778.71 and 11,069.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,867.88, 38,778.71 and 11,069.18 is: 16,593.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,867.88 : 38,778.71 = 11,069.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,867.88/38,778.71 = 11,069.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,867.88x = 38,778.71 × 11,069.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,867.88x = 429,248,271.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,248,271.92/25,867.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,593.87

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