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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,902.41, 38,853.63 and 11,101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,902.41, 38,853.63 and 11,101.73 is: 16,652.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,902.41 : 38,853.63 = 11,101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,902.41/38,853.63 = 11,101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,902.41x = 38,853.63 × 11,101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,902.41x = 431,342,315.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,342,315.51/25,902.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,652.60

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