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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,498, 38,241.56 and 10,703.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,498, 38,241.56 and 10,703.12 is: 16,052.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,498 : 38,241.56 = 10,703.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,498/38,241.56 = 10,703.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,498x = 38,241.56 × 10,703.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,498x = 409,304,005.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,304,005.67/25,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,052.40

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