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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,691.46, 38,544.03 and 10,901.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,691.46, 38,544.03 and 10,901.22 is: 16,354.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,691.46 : 38,544.03 = 10,901.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,691.46/38,544.03 = 10,901.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,691.46x = 38,544.03 × 10,901.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,691.46x = 420,176,950.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,176,950.72/25,691.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,354.73

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