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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,361.13, 38,016.98 and 10,574.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,361.13, 38,016.98 and 10,574.28 is: 15,851.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,361.13 : 38,016.98 = 10,574.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,361.13/38,016.98 = 10,574.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,361.13x = 38,016.98 × 10,574.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,361.13x = 402,002,138.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,002,138.40/25,361.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,851.11

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