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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,669.74, 38,497.94 and 10,871.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,669.74, 38,497.94 and 10,871.04 is: 16,303.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,669.74 : 38,497.94 = 10,871.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,669.74/38,497.94 = 10,871.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,669.74x = 38,497.94 × 10,871.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,669.74x = 418,512,645.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,512,645.66/25,669.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,303.74

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