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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,524.03, 38,247.06 and 10,724.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,524.03, 38,247.06 and 10,724.86 is: 16,070.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,524.03 : 38,247.06 = 10,724.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,524.03/38,247.06 = 10,724.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,524.03x = 38,247.06 × 10,724.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,524.03x = 410,194,172.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,194,172.68/25,524.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,070.90

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