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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,383.64, 38,086.40 and 10,595.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,383.64, 38,086.40 and 10,595.48 is: 15,897.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,383.64 : 38,086.40 = 10,595.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,383.64/38,086.40 = 10,595.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,383.64x = 38,086.40 × 10,595.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,383.64x = 403,543,689.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,543,689.47/25,383.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,897.79

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