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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,359.96, 38,012.62 and 10,564.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,359.96, 38,012.62 and 10,564.92 is: 15,836.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,359.96 : 38,012.62 = 10,564.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,359.96/38,012.62 = 10,564.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,359.96x = 38,012.62 × 10,564.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,359.96x = 401,600,289.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,600,289.29/25,359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,836.00

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