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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,357.26, 38,010.36 and 10,574.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,357.26, 38,010.36 and 10,574.34 is: 15,850.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,357.26 : 38,010.36 = 10,574.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,357.26/38,010.36 = 10,574.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,357.26x = 38,010.36 × 10,574.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,357.26x = 401,934,470.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,934,470.16/25,357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,850.86

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