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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,352.19, 38,020.32 and 10,557.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,352.19, 38,020.32 and 10,557.27 is: 15,832.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,352.19 : 38,020.32 = 10,557.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,352.19/38,020.32 = 10,557.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,352.19x = 38,020.32 × 10,557.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,352.19x = 401,390,783.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,390,783.73/25,352.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,832.59

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