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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,971.04, 38,958.72 and 11,180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,971.04, 38,958.72 and 11,180.32 is: 16,771.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,971.04 : 38,958.72 = 11,180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,971.04/38,958.72 = 11,180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,971.04x = 38,958.72 × 11,180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,971.04x = 435,570,956.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,570,956.39/25,971.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,771.41

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