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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,451.68, 38,192.40 and 10,659.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,451.68, 38,192.40 and 10,659.35 is: 15,995.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,451.68 : 38,192.40 = 10,659.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,451.68/38,192.40 = 10,659.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,451.68x = 38,192.40 × 10,659.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,451.68x = 407,106,158.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,106,158.94/25,451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,995.26

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