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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,587.36, 38,364.48 and 10,792.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,587.36, 38,364.48 and 10,792.31 is: 16,181.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,587.36 : 38,364.48 = 10,792.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,587.36/38,364.48 = 10,792.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,587.36x = 38,364.48 × 10,792.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,587.36x = 414,041,169.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,041,169.33/25,587.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,181.47

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