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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,516.31, 38,265.95 and 10,722.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,516.31, 38,265.95 and 10,722.47 is: 16,080.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,516.31 : 38,265.95 = 10,722.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,516.31/38,265.95 = 10,722.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,516.31x = 38,265.95 × 10,722.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,516.31x = 410,305,336.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,305,336.37/25,516.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,080.12

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