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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,524.93, 38,278.89 and 10,731.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,524.93, 38,278.89 and 10,731.09 is: 16,093.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,524.93 : 38,278.89 = 10,731.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,524.93/38,278.89 = 10,731.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,524.93x = 38,278.89 × 10,731.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,524.93x = 410,774,213.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,774,213.69/25,524.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,093.06

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