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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,973.04, 38,961.72 and 11,182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,973.04, 38,961.72 and 11,182.32 is: 16,774.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,973.04 : 38,961.72 = 11,182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,973.04/38,961.72 = 11,182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,973.04x = 38,961.72 × 11,182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,973.04x = 435,682,420.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,682,420.79/25,973.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,774.41

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