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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,901.64, 38,853.80 and 11,100.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,901.64, 38,853.80 and 11,100.24 is: 16,650.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,901.64 : 38,853.80 = 11,100.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,901.64/38,853.80 = 11,100.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,901.64x = 38,853.80 × 11,100.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,901.64x = 431,286,504.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,286,504.91/25,901.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,650.93

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