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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,637.17, 38,458.49 and 10,847.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,637.17, 38,458.49 and 10,847.58 is: 16,272.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,637.17 : 38,458.49 = 10,847.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,637.17/38,458.49 = 10,847.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,637.17x = 38,458.49 × 10,847.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,637.17x = 417,181,546.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,181,546.95/25,637.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,272.53

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