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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,408.69, 38,114.35 and 10,602.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,408.69, 38,114.35 and 10,602.70 is: 15,904.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,408.69 : 38,114.35 = 10,602.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,408.69/38,114.35 = 10,602.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,408.69x = 38,114.35 × 10,602.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,408.69x = 404,114,896.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,114,896.95/25,408.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,904.60

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