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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,614.23, 38,421.30 and 10,020.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,614.23, 38,421.30 and 10,020.92 is: 15,031.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,614.23 : 38,421.30 = 10,020.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,614.23/38,421.30 = 10,020.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,614.23x = 38,421.30 × 10,020.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,614.23x = 385,016,773.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,016,773.60/25,614.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,031.36

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