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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,358.92, 38,023.59 and 10,550.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,358.92, 38,023.59 and 10,550.09 is: 15,818.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,358.92 : 38,023.59 = 10,550.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,358.92/38,023.59 = 10,550.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,358.92x = 38,023.59 × 10,550.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,358.92x = 401,152,296.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,152,296.62/25,358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,818.98

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