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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,351.58, 38,033.85 and 10,555.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,351.58, 38,033.85 and 10,555.58 is: 15,836.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,351.58 : 38,033.85 = 10,555.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,351.58/38,033.85 = 10,555.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,351.58x = 38,033.85 × 10,555.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,351.58x = 401,469,346.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,469,346.38/25,351.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,836.07

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