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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,477.62, 38,218.20 and 10,671.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,477.62, 38,218.20 and 10,671.66 is: 16,008.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,477.62 : 38,218.20 = 10,671.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,477.62/38,218.20 = 10,671.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,477.62x = 38,218.20 × 10,671.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,477.62x = 407,851,636.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,851,636.21/25,477.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,008.23

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