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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,688.57, 38,554.72 and 10,117.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,688.57, 38,554.72 and 10,117.13 is: 15,184.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,688.57 : 38,554.72 = 10,117.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,688.57/38,554.72 = 10,117.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,688.57x = 38,554.72 × 10,117.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,688.57x = 390,062,896.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,062,896.29/25,688.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,184.30

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