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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,875.23, 38,812.84 and 11,074.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,875.23, 38,812.84 and 11,074.55 is: 16,611.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,875.23 : 38,812.84 = 11,074.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,875.23/38,812.84 = 11,074.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,875.23x = 38,812.84 × 11,074.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,875.23x = 429,834,737.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,834,737.22/25,875.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,611.82

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