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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,892.88, 38,806.72 and 11,084.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,892.88, 38,806.72 and 11,084.28 is: 16,612.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,892.88 : 38,806.72 = 11,084.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,892.88/38,806.72 = 11,084.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,892.88x = 38,806.72 × 11,084.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,892.88x = 430,144,550.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,144,550.36/25,892.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,612.46

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