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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,697.76, 38,561.22 and 10,126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,697.76, 38,561.22 and 10,126.32 is: 15,195.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,697.76 : 38,561.22 = 10,126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,697.76/38,561.22 = 10,126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,697.76x = 38,561.22 × 10,126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,697.76x = 390,483,253.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,483,253.31/25,697.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,195.23

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