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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,366.96, 38,023.12 and 10,571.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,366.96, 38,023.12 and 10,571.92 is: 15,846.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,366.96 : 38,023.12 = 10,571.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,366.96/38,023.12 = 10,571.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,366.96x = 38,023.12 × 10,571.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,366.96x = 401,977,382.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,977,382.79/25,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,846.49

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