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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,914.85, 38,872.46 and 11,111.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,914.85, 38,872.46 and 11,111.29 is: 16,667.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,914.85 : 38,872.46 = 11,111.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,914.85/38,872.46 = 11,111.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,914.85x = 38,872.46 × 11,111.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,914.85x = 431,923,120.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,923,120.52/25,914.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,667.01

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