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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,533.93, 38,292.39 and 10,740.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,533.93, 38,292.39 and 10,740.09 is: 16,106.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,533.93 : 38,292.39 = 10,740.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,533.93/38,292.39 = 10,740.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,533.93x = 38,292.39 × 10,740.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,533.93x = 411,263,714.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,263,714.92/25,533.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,106.56

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