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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,389.18, 38,093.31 and 10,596.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,389.18, 38,093.31 and 10,596.78 is: 15,899.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,389.18 : 38,093.31 = 10,596.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,389.18/38,093.31 = 10,596.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,389.18x = 38,093.31 × 10,596.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,389.18x = 403,666,425.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,666,425.54/25,389.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,899.15

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