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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,868.16, 38,769.77 and 11,059.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,868.16, 38,769.77 and 11,059.67 is: 16,575.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,868.16 : 38,769.77 = 11,059.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,868.16/38,769.77 = 11,059.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,868.16x = 38,769.77 × 11,059.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,868.16x = 428,780,613.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,780,613.03/25,868.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,575.61

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