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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,481.62, 38,224.20 and 10,675.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,481.62, 38,224.20 and 10,675.66 is: 16,014.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,481.62 : 38,224.20 = 10,675.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,481.62/38,224.20 = 10,675.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,481.62x = 38,224.20 × 10,675.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,481.62x = 408,068,562.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,068,562.97/25,481.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,014.23

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