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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,399.97, 38,093.82 and 10,600.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,399.97, 38,093.82 and 10,600.86 is: 15,898.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,399.97 : 38,093.82 = 10,600.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,399.97/38,093.82 = 10,600.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,399.97x = 38,093.82 × 10,600.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,399.97x = 403,827,252.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,827,252.69/25,399.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,898.73

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