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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,494.72, 38,242.08 and 10,699.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,494.72, 38,242.08 and 10,699.68 is: 16,049.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,494.72 : 38,242.08 = 10,699.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,494.72/38,242.08 = 10,699.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,494.72x = 38,242.08 × 10,699.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,494.72x = 409,178,018.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,178,018.53/25,494.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,049.52

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