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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,444.76, 38,141.08 and 10,662.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,444.76, 38,141.08 and 10,662.24 is: 15,982.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,444.76 : 38,141.08 = 10,662.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,444.76/38,141.08 = 10,662.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,444.76x = 38,141.08 × 10,662.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,444.76x = 406,669,348.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,669,348.82/25,444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,982.44

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