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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,903.41, 38,855.13 and 11,102.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,903.41, 38,855.13 and 11,102.73 is: 16,654.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,903.41 : 38,855.13 = 11,102.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,903.41/38,855.13 = 11,102.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,903.41x = 38,855.13 × 11,102.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,903.41x = 431,398,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,398,017.50/25,903.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,654.10

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