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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,586.91, 38,385.54 and 10,795.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,586.91, 38,385.54 and 10,795.86 is: 16,195.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,586.91 : 38,385.54 = 10,795.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,586.91/38,385.54 = 10,795.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,586.91x = 38,385.54 × 10,795.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,586.91x = 414,404,915.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,404,915.86/25,586.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,195.97

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