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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,510.16, 38,258.87 and 10,729.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,510.16, 38,258.87 and 10,729.69 is: 16,091.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,510.16 : 38,258.87 = 10,729.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,510.16/38,258.87 = 10,729.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,510.16x = 38,258.87 × 10,729.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,510.16x = 410,505,665.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,505,665.55/25,510.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,091.85

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