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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,888.57, 38,826.43 and 11,095.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,888.57, 38,826.43 and 11,095.81 is: 16,640.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,888.57 : 38,826.43 = 11,095.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,888.57/38,826.43 = 11,095.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,888.57x = 38,826.43 × 11,095.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,888.57x = 430,810,690.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,810,690.26/25,888.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,640.96

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