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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,899.28, 38,848.94 and 11,098.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,899.28, 38,848.94 and 11,098.60 is: 16,647.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,899.28 : 38,848.94 = 11,098.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,899.28/38,848.94 = 11,098.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,899.28x = 38,848.94 × 11,098.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,899.28x = 431,168,845.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,168,845.48/25,899.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,647.91

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