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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,588.83, 38,366.76 and 10,793.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,588.83, 38,366.76 and 10,793.79 is: 16,183.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,588.83 : 38,366.76 = 10,793.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,588.83/38,366.76 = 10,793.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,588.83x = 38,366.76 × 10,793.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,588.83x = 414,122,750.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,122,750.42/25,588.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,183.73

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