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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,530.83, 38,272.89 and 10,740.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,530.83, 38,272.89 and 10,740.79 is: 16,101.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,530.83 : 38,272.89 = 10,740.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,530.83/38,272.89 = 10,740.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,530.83x = 38,272.89 × 10,740.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,530.83x = 411,080,882.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,080,882.82/25,530.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,101.36

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