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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,892.08, 38,831.70 and 11,099.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,892.08, 38,831.70 and 11,099.32 is: 16,646.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,892.08 : 38,831.70 = 11,099.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,892.08/38,831.70 = 11,099.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,892.08x = 38,831.70 × 11,099.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,892.08x = 431,005,464.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,005,464.44/25,892.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,646.23

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