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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,569.78, 38,359.90 and 10,778.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,569.78, 38,359.90 and 10,778.70 is: 16,170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,569.78 : 38,359.90 = 10,778.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,569.78/38,359.90 = 10,778.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,569.78x = 38,359.90 × 10,778.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,569.78x = 413,469,854.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,469,854.13/25,569.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,170.25

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