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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,868.53, 38,770.34 and 11,060.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,868.53, 38,770.34 and 11,060.04 is: 16,576.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,868.53 : 38,770.34 = 11,060.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,868.53/38,770.34 = 11,060.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,868.53x = 38,770.34 × 11,060.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,868.53x = 428,801,601.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,801,601.30/25,868.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,576.19

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