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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,639.54, 38,460.96 and 10,846.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,639.54, 38,460.96 and 10,846.54 is: 16,270.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,639.54 : 38,460.96 = 10,846.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,639.54/38,460.96 = 10,846.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,639.54x = 38,460.96 × 10,846.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,639.54x = 417,168,341.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,168,341.08/25,639.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,270.51

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