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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,380.65, 38,079.18 and 10,593.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,380.65, 38,079.18 and 10,593.80 is: 15,894.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,380.65 : 38,079.18 = 10,593.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,380.65/38,079.18 = 10,593.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,380.65x = 38,079.18 × 10,593.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,380.65x = 403,403,169.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,403,169.49/25,380.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,894.12

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