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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,360.66, 38,044.45 and 10,566.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,360.66, 38,044.45 and 10,566.12 is: 15,850.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,360.66 : 38,044.45 = 10,566.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,360.66/38,044.45 = 10,566.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,360.66x = 38,044.45 × 10,566.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,360.66x = 401,982,224.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,982,224.03/25,360.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,850.62

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