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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,947.57, 38,924.23 and 11,157.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,947.57, 38,924.23 and 11,157.99 is: 16,738.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,947.57 : 38,924.23 = 11,157.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,947.57/38,924.23 = 11,157.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,947.57x = 38,924.23 × 11,157.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,947.57x = 434,316,169.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,316,169.10/25,947.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,738.22

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