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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,968.57, 38,916.41 and 11,166.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,968.57, 38,916.41 and 11,166.36 is: 16,733.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,968.57 : 38,916.41 = 11,166.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,968.57/38,916.41 = 11,166.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,968.57x = 38,916.41 × 11,166.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,968.57x = 434,554,588.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,554,588.14/25,968.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,733.87

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