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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,713.23, 38,591.76 and 10,141.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,713.23, 38,591.76 and 10,141.79 is: 15,221.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,713.23 : 38,591.76 = 10,141.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,713.23/38,591.76 = 10,141.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,713.23x = 38,591.76 × 10,141.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,713.23x = 391,389,525.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,389,525.65/25,713.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,221.33

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