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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,475.28, 38,227.68 and 10,682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,475.28, 38,227.68 and 10,682.88 is: 16,030.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,475.28 : 38,227.68 = 10,682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,475.28/38,227.68 = 10,682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,475.28x = 38,227.68 × 10,682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,475.28x = 408,381,718.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,381,718.12/25,475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,030.51

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