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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,976.03, 38,936.09 and 11,191.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,976.03, 38,936.09 and 11,191.91 is: 16,775.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,976.03 : 38,936.09 = 11,191.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,976.03/38,936.09 = 11,191.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,976.03x = 38,936.09 × 11,191.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,976.03x = 435,769,048.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,769,048.33/25,976.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,775.82

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