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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,612.16, 38,422.22 and 10,821.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,612.16, 38,422.22 and 10,821.15 is: 16,233.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,612.16 : 38,422.22 = 10,821.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,612.16/38,422.22 = 10,821.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,612.16x = 38,422.22 × 10,821.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,612.16x = 415,772,551.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,772,551.85/25,612.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,233.41

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