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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,588.54, 38,366.28 and 10,793.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,588.54, 38,366.28 and 10,793.47 is: 16,183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,588.54 : 38,366.28 = 10,793.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,588.54/38,366.28 = 10,793.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,588.54x = 38,366.28 × 10,793.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,588.54x = 414,105,292.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,105,292.19/25,588.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,183.23

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