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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,893.32, 38,848.62 and 11,095.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,893.32, 38,848.62 and 11,095.88 is: 16,647.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,893.32 : 38,848.62 = 11,095.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,893.32/38,848.62 = 11,095.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,893.32x = 38,848.62 × 11,095.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,893.32x = 431,059,625.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,059,625.69/25,893.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,647.52

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