Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,288.86, 37,943.10 and 10,494
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,288.86, 37,943.10 and 10,494 is: 15,745.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,288.86 : 37,943.10 = 10,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,288.86/37,943.10 = 10,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,288.86x = 37,943.10 × 10,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,288.86x = 398,174,891.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,174,891.40/25,288.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,745.07
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