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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,386.64, 38,079.32 and 10,595.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,386.64, 38,079.32 and 10,595.23 is: 15,892.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,386.64 : 38,079.32 = 10,595.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,386.64/38,079.32 = 10,595.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,386.64x = 38,079.32 × 10,595.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,386.64x = 403,459,100.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,459,100.67/25,386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,892.58

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