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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,884.72, 38,827.13 and 11,092.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,884.72, 38,827.13 and 11,092.50 is: 16,638.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,884.72 : 38,827.13 = 11,092.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,884.72/38,827.13 = 11,092.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,884.72x = 38,827.13 × 11,092.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,884.72x = 430,689,884.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,689,884.06/25,884.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,638.77

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