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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,570.26, 38,377.38 and 9,998.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,570.26, 38,377.38 and 9,998.82 is: 15,006.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,570.26 : 38,377.38 = 9,998.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,570.26/38,377.38 = 9,998.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,570.26x = 38,377.38 × 9,998.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,570.26x = 383,728,514.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,728,514.69/25,570.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,006.83

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