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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,666.92, 38,489.58 and 10,875.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,666.92, 38,489.58 and 10,875.24 is: 16,308.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,666.92 : 38,489.58 = 10,875.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,666.92/38,489.58 = 10,875.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,666.92x = 38,489.58 × 10,875.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,666.92x = 418,583,420.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,583,420.00/25,666.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,308.28

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