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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,870.41, 38,773.14 and 11,061.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,870.41, 38,773.14 and 11,061.93 is: 16,579.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,870.41 : 38,773.14 = 11,061.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,870.41/38,773.14 = 11,061.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,870.41x = 38,773.14 × 11,061.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,870.41x = 428,905,760.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,905,760.56/25,870.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,579.01

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