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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,469, 38,218.86 and 10,877

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,469, 38,218.86 and 10,877 is: 16,322.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,469 : 38,218.86 = 10,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,469/38,218.86 = 10,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,469x = 38,218.86 × 10,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,469x = 415,706,540.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,706,540.22/25,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,322.06

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