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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,588.44, 38,366.28 and 10,793.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,588.44, 38,366.28 and 10,793.34 is: 16,183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,588.44 : 38,366.28 = 10,793.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,588.44/38,366.28 = 10,793.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,588.44x = 38,366.28 × 10,793.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,588.44x = 414,100,304.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,100,304.58/25,588.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,183.10

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