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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,901.42, 38,852.14 and 11,100.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,901.42, 38,852.14 and 11,100.74 is: 16,651.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,901.42 : 38,852.14 = 11,100.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,901.42/38,852.14 = 11,100.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,901.42x = 38,852.14 × 11,100.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,901.42x = 431,287,504.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,287,504.58/25,901.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,651.11

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