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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,908.81, 38,854.95 and 11,113.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,908.81, 38,854.95 and 11,113.75 is: 16,667.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,908.81 : 38,854.95 = 11,113.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,908.81/38,854.95 = 11,113.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,908.81x = 38,854.95 × 11,113.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,908.81x = 431,824,200.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,824,200.56/25,908.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,667.08

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