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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,386.39, 38,078.94 and 10,594.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,386.39, 38,078.94 and 10,594.98 is: 15,892.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,386.39 : 38,078.94 = 10,594.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,386.39/38,078.94 = 10,594.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,386.39x = 38,078.94 × 10,594.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,386.39x = 403,445,607.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,445,607.72/25,386.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,892.20

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