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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,664.76, 38,497.08 and 10,071.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,664.76, 38,497.08 and 10,071.48 is: 15,107.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,664.76 : 38,497.08 = 10,071.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,664.76/38,497.08 = 10,071.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,664.76x = 38,497.08 × 10,071.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,664.76x = 387,722,571.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,722,571.28/25,664.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,107.20

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