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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,358.66, 38,041.45 and 10,564.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,358.66, 38,041.45 and 10,564.12 is: 15,847.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,358.66 : 38,041.45 = 10,564.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,358.66/38,041.45 = 10,564.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,358.66x = 38,041.45 × 10,564.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,358.66x = 401,874,442.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,874,442.77/25,358.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,847.62

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