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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,497.62, 38,261.41 and 10,705.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,497.62, 38,261.41 and 10,705.40 is: 16,064.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,497.62 : 38,261.41 = 10,705.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,497.62/38,261.41 = 10,705.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,497.62x = 38,261.41 × 10,705.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,497.62x = 409,603,453.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,603,453.78/25,497.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,064.38

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