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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,893.54, 38,842.53 and 11,098.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,893.54, 38,842.53 and 11,098.95 is: 16,649.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,893.54 : 38,842.53 = 11,098.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,893.54/38,842.53 = 11,098.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,893.54x = 38,842.53 × 11,098.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,893.54x = 431,111,298.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,111,298.34/25,893.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,649.38

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