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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,497.68, 38,269.56 and 10,717.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,497.68, 38,269.56 and 10,717.52 is: 16,085.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,497.68 : 38,269.56 = 10,717.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,497.68/38,269.56 = 10,717.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,497.68x = 38,269.56 × 10,717.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,497.68x = 410,154,774.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,154,774.69/25,497.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,085.96

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