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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,644.54, 38,468.43 and 10,851.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,644.54, 38,468.43 and 10,851.51 is: 16,277.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,644.54 : 38,468.43 = 10,851.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,644.54/38,468.43 = 10,851.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,644.54x = 38,468.43 × 10,851.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,644.54x = 417,440,552.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,440,552.83/25,644.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,277.95

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