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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,977.03, 38,937.59 and 11,192.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,977.03, 38,937.59 and 11,192.91 is: 16,777.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,977.03 : 38,937.59 = 11,192.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,977.03/38,937.59 = 11,192.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,977.03x = 38,937.59 × 11,192.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,977.03x = 435,824,940.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,824,940.49/25,977.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,777.32

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