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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,868.10, 38,794.86 and 11,093.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,868.10, 38,794.86 and 11,093.09 is: 16,636.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,868.10 : 38,794.86 = 11,093.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,868.10/38,794.86 = 11,093.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,868.10x = 38,794.86 × 11,093.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,868.10x = 430,354,970.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,354,970.50/25,868.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,636.51

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