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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,514.92, 38,275.26 and 10,721.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,514.92, 38,275.26 and 10,721.08 is: 16,082.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,514.92 : 38,275.26 = 10,721.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,514.92/38,275.26 = 10,721.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,514.92x = 38,275.26 × 10,721.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,514.92x = 410,352,124.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,352,124.48/25,514.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,082.83

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