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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,545.22, 38,332.80 and 10,753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,545.22, 38,332.80 and 10,753 is: 16,135.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,545.22 : 38,332.80 = 10,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,545.22/38,332.80 = 10,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,545.22x = 38,332.80 × 10,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,545.22x = 412,192,598.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,192,598.40/25,545.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,135.80

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