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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,911.02, 38,878.82 and 11,124.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,911.02, 38,878.82 and 11,124.15 is: 16,691.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,911.02 : 38,878.82 = 11,124.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,911.02/38,878.82 = 11,124.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,911.02x = 38,878.82 × 11,124.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,911.02x = 432,493,769.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,493,769.88/25,911.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,691.50

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