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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,871.53, 38,774.83 and 11,063.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,871.53, 38,774.83 and 11,063.04 is: 16,580.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,871.53 : 38,774.83 = 11,063.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,871.53/38,774.83 = 11,063.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,871.53x = 38,774.83 × 11,063.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,871.53x = 428,967,495.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,967,495.28/25,871.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,580.68

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