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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,533.84, 38,277.38 and 10,743.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,533.84, 38,277.38 and 10,743.78 is: 16,105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,533.84 : 38,277.38 = 10,743.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,533.84/38,277.38 = 10,743.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,533.84x = 38,277.38 × 10,743.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,533.84x = 411,243,749.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,243,749.70/25,533.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,105.83

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