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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,505.33, 38,251.92 and 10,714.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,505.33, 38,251.92 and 10,714.54 is: 16,069.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,505.33 : 38,251.92 = 10,714.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,505.33/38,251.92 = 10,714.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,505.33x = 38,251.92 × 10,714.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,505.33x = 409,851,535.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,851,535.66/25,505.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,069.25

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