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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,871.91, 38,775.39 and 11,063.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,871.91, 38,775.39 and 11,063.42 is: 16,581.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,871.91 : 38,775.39 = 11,063.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,871.91/38,775.39 = 11,063.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,871.91x = 38,775.39 × 11,063.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,871.91x = 428,988,231.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,988,231.36/25,871.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,581.24

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