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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,870.53, 38,773.33 and 11,062.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,870.53, 38,773.33 and 11,062.04 is: 16,579.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,870.53 : 38,773.33 = 11,062.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,870.53/38,773.33 = 11,062.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,870.53x = 38,773.33 × 11,062.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,870.53x = 428,912,127.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,912,127.39/25,870.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,579.18

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