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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,481.67, 38,228.10 and 10,682.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,481.67, 38,228.10 and 10,682.97 is: 16,026.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,481.67 : 38,228.10 = 10,682.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,481.67/38,228.10 = 10,682.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,481.67x = 38,228.10 × 10,682.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,481.67x = 408,389,645.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,389,645.46/25,481.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,026.80

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