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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,536.77, 38,289.51 and 10,539.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,536.77, 38,289.51 and 10,539.24 is: 15,802.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,536.77 : 38,289.51 = 10,539.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,536.77/38,289.51 = 10,539.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,536.77x = 38,289.51 × 10,539.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,536.77x = 403,542,335.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,542,335.37/25,536.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,802.41

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