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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,951.46, 38,898.03 and 11,167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,951.46, 38,898.03 and 11,167.34 is: 16,738.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,951.46 : 38,898.03 = 11,167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,951.46/38,898.03 = 11,167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,951.46x = 38,898.03 × 11,167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,951.46x = 434,387,526.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,387,526.34/25,951.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,738.46

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