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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,498.13, 38,239.83 and 10,710.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,498.13, 38,239.83 and 10,710.36 is: 16,062.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,498.13 : 38,239.83 = 10,710.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,498.13/38,239.83 = 10,710.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,498.13x = 38,239.83 × 10,710.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,498.13x = 409,562,345.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,562,345.64/25,498.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,062.45

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