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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,717.20, 38,568.24 and 10,926

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,717.20, 38,568.24 and 10,926 is: 16,385.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,717.20 : 38,568.24 = 10,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,717.20/38,568.24 = 10,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,717.20x = 38,568.24 × 10,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,717.20x = 421,396,590.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,396,590.24/25,717.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,385.79

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