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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,335.96, 38,023.38 and 10,557.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,335.96, 38,023.38 and 10,557.24 is: 15,843.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,335.96 : 38,023.38 = 10,557.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,335.96/38,023.38 = 10,557.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,335.96x = 38,023.38 × 10,557.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,335.96x = 401,421,948.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,421,948.27/25,335.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,843.96

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