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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,637.54, 38,459.06 and 10,847.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,637.54, 38,459.06 and 10,847.95 is: 16,273.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,637.54 : 38,459.06 = 10,847.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,637.54/38,459.06 = 10,847.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,637.54x = 38,459.06 × 10,847.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,637.54x = 417,201,959.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,201,959.93/25,637.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,273.09

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