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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,392.30, 38,091.99 and 10,597.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,392.30, 38,091.99 and 10,597.83 is: 15,898.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,392.30 : 38,091.99 = 10,597.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,392.30/38,091.99 = 10,597.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,392.30x = 38,091.99 × 10,597.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,392.30x = 403,692,434.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,692,434.38/25,392.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,898.22

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