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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.38, 39,010.41 and 11,204.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.38, 39,010.41 and 11,204.73 is: 16,811.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.38 : 39,010.41 = 11,204.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.38/39,010.41 = 11,204.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.38x = 39,010.41 × 11,204.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.38x = 437,101,111.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,101,111.24/25,999.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,811.98

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