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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,741.92, 38,602.92 and 10,957.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,741.92, 38,602.92 and 10,957.68 is: 16,432.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,741.92 : 38,602.92 = 10,957.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,741.92/38,602.92 = 10,957.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,741.92x = 38,602.92 × 10,957.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,741.92x = 422,998,444.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,998,444.43/25,741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,432.28

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