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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,627.35, 38,429.49 and 10,828.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,627.35, 38,429.49 and 10,828.65 is: 16,238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,627.35 : 38,429.49 = 10,828.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,627.35/38,429.49 = 10,828.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,627.35x = 38,429.49 × 10,828.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,627.35x = 416,139,496.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,139,496.89/25,627.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,238.10

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