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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,955.22, 38,920.53 and 11,158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,955.22, 38,920.53 and 11,158.12 is: 16,731.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,955.22 : 38,920.53 = 11,158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,955.22/38,920.53 = 11,158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,955.22x = 38,920.53 × 11,158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,955.22x = 434,279,944.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,279,944.20/25,955.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,731.89

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