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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,582.92, 38,379.60 and 10,791.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,582.92, 38,379.60 and 10,791.84 is: 16,189.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,582.92 : 38,379.60 = 10,791.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,582.92/38,379.60 = 10,791.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,582.92x = 38,379.60 × 10,791.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,582.92x = 414,186,502.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,186,502.46/25,582.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,189.96

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