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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,661.70, 38,475.90 and 10,866.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,661.70, 38,475.90 and 10,866.60 is: 16,292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,661.70 : 38,475.90 = 10,866.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,661.70/38,475.90 = 10,866.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,661.70x = 38,475.90 × 10,866.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,661.70x = 418,102,214.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,102,214.94/25,661.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,292.85

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