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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,377.93, 38,080.67 and 10,588.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,377.93, 38,080.67 and 10,588.14 is: 15,887.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,377.93 : 38,080.67 = 10,588.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,377.93/38,080.67 = 10,588.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,377.93x = 38,080.67 × 10,588.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,377.93x = 403,203,412.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,203,412.31/25,377.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,887.96

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