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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,356.19, 38,026.32 and 10,561.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,356.19, 38,026.32 and 10,561.27 is: 15,838.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,356.19 : 38,026.32 = 10,561.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,356.19/38,026.32 = 10,561.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,356.19x = 38,026.32 × 10,561.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,356.19x = 401,606,232.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,606,232.63/25,356.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,838.59

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