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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,637.42, 38,458.87 and 10,847.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,637.42, 38,458.87 and 10,847.83 is: 16,272.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,637.42 : 38,458.87 = 10,847.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,637.42/38,458.87 = 10,847.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,637.42x = 38,458.87 × 10,847.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,637.42x = 417,195,160.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,195,160.49/25,637.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,272.90

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