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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,955.73, 38,921.28 and 11,158.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,955.73, 38,921.28 and 11,158.62 is: 16,732.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,955.73 : 38,921.28 = 11,158.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,955.73/38,921.28 = 11,158.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,955.73x = 38,921.28 × 11,158.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,955.73x = 434,307,773.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,307,773.43/25,955.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,732.64

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