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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,518.83, 38,269.76 and 10,724.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,518.83, 38,269.76 and 10,724.99 is: 16,083.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,518.83 : 38,269.76 = 10,724.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,518.83/38,269.76 = 10,724.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,518.83x = 38,269.76 × 10,724.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,518.83x = 410,442,548.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,442,548.33/25,518.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,083.91

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