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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,892.32, 38,847.12 and 11,094.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,892.32, 38,847.12 and 11,094.88 is: 16,646.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,892.32 : 38,847.12 = 11,094.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,892.32/38,847.12 = 11,094.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,892.32x = 38,847.12 × 11,094.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,892.32x = 431,004,134.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,004,134.75/25,892.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,646.02

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