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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,973.65, 38,932.53 and 11,189.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,973.65, 38,932.53 and 11,189.53 is: 16,772.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,973.65 : 38,932.53 = 11,189.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,973.65/38,932.53 = 11,189.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,973.65x = 38,932.53 × 11,189.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,973.65x = 435,636,712.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,636,712.41/25,973.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,772.26

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