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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,388.68, 38,027.56 and 10,552.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,388.68, 38,027.56 and 10,552.62 is: 15,805.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,388.68 : 38,027.56 = 10,552.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,388.68/38,027.56 = 10,552.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,388.68x = 38,027.56 × 10,552.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,388.68x = 401,290,390.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,290,390.21/25,388.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,805.88

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