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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.80, 38,999.70 and 11,237.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.80, 38,999.70 and 11,237.55 is: 16,856.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.80 : 38,999.70 = 11,237.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.80/38,999.70 = 11,237.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.80x = 38,999.70 × 11,237.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.80x = 438,261,078.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,261,078.74/25,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,856.33

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