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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,898.28, 38,847.44 and 11,097.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,898.28, 38,847.44 and 11,097.60 is: 16,646.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,898.28 : 38,847.44 = 11,097.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,898.28/38,847.44 = 11,097.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,898.28x = 38,847.44 × 11,097.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,898.28x = 431,113,350.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,113,350.14/25,898.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,646.41

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