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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,735.44, 38,621.58 and 10,954.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,735.44, 38,621.58 and 10,954.74 is: 16,439.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,735.44 : 38,621.58 = 10,954.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,735.44/38,621.58 = 10,954.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,735.44x = 38,621.58 × 10,954.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,735.44x = 423,089,367.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,089,367.29/25,735.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,439.95

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