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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,521.28, 38,242.94 and 10,722.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,521.28, 38,242.94 and 10,722.11 is: 16,066.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,521.28 : 38,242.94 = 10,722.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,521.28/38,242.94 = 10,722.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,521.28x = 38,242.94 × 10,722.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,521.28x = 410,044,764.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,044,764.58/25,521.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,066.78

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