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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,481.78, 38,230.87 and 10,686.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,481.78, 38,230.87 and 10,686.72 is: 16,033.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,481.78 : 38,230.87 = 10,686.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,481.78/38,230.87 = 10,686.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,481.78x = 38,230.87 × 10,686.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,481.78x = 408,562,603.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,562,603.05/25,481.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,033.52

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