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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,381.14, 38,081.27 and 10,588.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,381.14, 38,081.27 and 10,588.81 is: 15,887.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,381.14 : 38,081.27 = 10,588.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,381.14/38,081.27 = 10,588.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,381.14x = 38,081.27 × 10,588.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,381.14x = 403,235,332.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,235,332.59/25,381.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,887.20

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