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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,695.61, 38,562.89 and 10,914.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,695.61, 38,562.89 and 10,914.91 is: 16,380.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,695.61 : 38,562.89 = 10,914.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,695.61/38,562.89 = 10,914.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,695.61x = 38,562.89 × 10,914.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,695.61x = 420,910,322.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,910,322.71/25,695.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,380.63

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