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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,384.64, 38,086.52 and 10,592.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,384.64, 38,086.52 and 10,592.33 is: 15,892.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,384.64 : 38,086.52 = 10,592.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,384.64/38,086.52 = 10,592.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,384.64x = 38,086.52 × 10,592.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,384.64x = 403,424,745.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,424,745.00/25,384.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,892.48

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