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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,531.83, 38,274.39 and 10,741.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,531.83, 38,274.39 and 10,741.79 is: 16,102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,531.83 : 38,274.39 = 10,741.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,531.83/38,274.39 = 10,741.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,531.83x = 38,274.39 × 10,741.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,531.83x = 411,135,268.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,135,268.39/25,531.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,102.85

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