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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,638.22, 38,461.40 and 10,847.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,638.22, 38,461.40 and 10,847.25 is: 16,272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,638.22 : 38,461.40 = 10,847.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,638.22/38,461.40 = 10,847.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,638.22x = 38,461.40 × 10,847.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,638.22x = 417,200,407.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,200,407.59/25,638.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,272.60

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