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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,408.68, 38,113.06 and 10,609.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,408.68, 38,113.06 and 10,609.54 is: 15,914.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,408.68 : 38,113.06 = 10,609.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,408.68/38,113.06 = 10,609.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,408.68x = 38,113.06 × 10,609.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,408.68x = 404,362,034.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,362,034.59/25,408.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,914.33

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