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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,536.43, 38,296.14 and 10,742.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,536.43, 38,296.14 and 10,742.59 is: 16,110.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,536.43 : 38,296.14 = 10,742.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,536.43/38,296.14 = 10,742.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,536.43x = 38,296.14 × 10,742.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,536.43x = 411,399,730.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,399,730.60/25,536.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,110.31

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