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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,601, 38,416.62 and 10,808.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,601, 38,416.62 and 10,808.96 is: 16,219.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,601 : 38,416.62 = 10,808.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,601/38,416.62 = 10,808.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,601x = 38,416.62 × 10,808.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,601x = 415,243,708.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,243,708.92/25,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,219.82

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