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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,547.18, 38,281.73 and 10,747.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,547.18, 38,281.73 and 10,747.98 is: 16,105.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,547.18 : 38,281.73 = 10,747.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,547.18/38,281.73 = 10,747.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,547.18x = 38,281.73 × 10,747.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,547.18x = 411,451,214.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,451,214.67/25,547.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,105.55

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