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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,997.55, 38,996.33 and 11,235.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,997.55, 38,996.33 and 11,235.30 is: 16,852.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,997.55 : 38,996.33 = 11,235.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,997.55/38,996.33 = 11,235.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,997.55x = 38,996.33 × 11,235.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,997.55x = 438,135,410.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,135,410.27/25,997.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,852.95

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