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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,632.72, 38,460.96 and 10,845.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,632.72, 38,460.96 and 10,845.09 is: 16,272.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,632.72 : 38,460.96 = 10,845.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,632.72/38,460.96 = 10,845.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,632.72x = 38,460.96 × 10,845.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,632.72x = 417,112,572.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,112,572.69/25,632.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,272.66

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