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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,900.08, 38,843.70 and 11,107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,900.08, 38,843.70 and 11,107.32 is: 16,658.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,900.08 : 38,843.70 = 11,107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,900.08/38,843.70 = 11,107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,900.08x = 38,843.70 × 11,107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,900.08x = 431,449,405.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,449,405.88/25,900.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,658.23

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