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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,889.92, 38,834.87 and 11,089.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,889.92, 38,834.87 and 11,089.24 is: 16,633.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,889.92 : 38,834.87 = 11,089.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,889.92/38,834.87 = 11,089.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,889.92x = 38,834.87 × 11,089.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,889.92x = 430,649,193.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,649,193.80/25,889.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,633.86

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