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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,358.29, 38,040.89 and 10,563.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,358.29, 38,040.89 and 10,563.74 is: 15,847.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,358.29 : 38,040.89 = 10,563.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,358.29/38,040.89 = 10,563.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,358.29x = 38,040.89 × 10,563.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,358.29x = 401,854,240.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,854,240.39/25,358.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,847.06

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