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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,614.48, 38,433.58 and 10,826.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,614.48, 38,433.58 and 10,826.84 is: 16,245.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,614.48 : 38,433.58 = 10,826.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,614.48/38,433.58 = 10,826.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,614.48x = 38,433.58 × 10,826.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,614.48x = 416,114,221.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,114,221.29/25,614.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,245.27

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