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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,870.77, 38,773.71 and 11,062.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,870.77, 38,773.71 and 11,062.31 is: 16,579.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,870.77 : 38,773.71 = 11,062.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,870.77/38,773.71 = 11,062.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,870.77x = 38,773.71 × 11,062.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,870.77x = 428,926,606.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,926,606.00/25,870.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,579.58

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