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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,934.94, 38,896.94 and 11,150.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,934.94, 38,896.94 and 11,150.82 is: 16,723.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,934.94 : 38,896.94 = 11,150.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,934.94/38,896.94 = 11,150.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,934.94x = 38,896.94 × 11,150.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,934.94x = 433,732,776.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,732,776.49/25,934.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,723.88

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