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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,683.63, 38,533.68 and 10,904.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,683.63, 38,533.68 and 10,904.99 is: 16,360.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,683.63 : 38,533.68 = 10,904.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,683.63/38,533.68 = 10,904.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,683.63x = 38,533.68 × 10,904.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,683.63x = 420,209,202.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,209,202.39/25,683.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,360.97

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