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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,376.51, 38,075.70 and 10,588.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,376.51, 38,075.70 and 10,588.34 is: 15,887.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,376.51 : 38,075.70 = 10,588.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,376.51/38,075.70 = 10,588.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,376.51x = 38,075.70 × 10,588.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,376.51x = 403,158,266.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,158,266.96/25,376.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,887.07

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