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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,545.72, 38,329.44 and 10,757.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,545.72, 38,329.44 and 10,757.88 is: 16,141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,545.72 : 38,329.44 = 10,757.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,545.72/38,329.44 = 10,757.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,545.72x = 38,329.44 × 10,757.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,545.72x = 412,343,515.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,343,515.99/25,545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,141.39

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