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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,586.12, 38,384.40 and 10,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,586.12, 38,384.40 and 10,795 is: 16,194.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,586.12 : 38,384.40 = 10,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,586.12/38,384.40 = 10,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,586.12x = 38,384.40 × 10,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,586.12x = 414,359,598
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,359,598/25,586.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,194.70

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