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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,358.26, 38,011.86 and 10,575.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,358.26, 38,011.86 and 10,575.34 is: 15,852.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,358.26 : 38,011.86 = 10,575.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,358.26/38,011.86 = 10,575.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,358.26x = 38,011.86 × 10,575.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,358.26x = 401,988,343.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,988,343.53/25,358.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,852.36

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