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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,359.91, 38,043.32 and 10,565.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,359.91, 38,043.32 and 10,565.37 is: 15,849.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,359.91 : 38,043.32 = 10,565.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,359.91/38,043.32 = 10,565.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,359.91x = 38,043.32 × 10,565.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,359.91x = 401,941,778.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,941,778.24/25,359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,849.50

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