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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,452.23, 38,189.88 and 10,664.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,452.23, 38,189.88 and 10,664.46 is: 16,001.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,452.23 : 38,189.88 = 10,664.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,452.23/38,189.88 = 10,664.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,452.23x = 38,189.88 × 10,664.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,452.23x = 407,274,447.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,274,447.66/25,452.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,001.53

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