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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,767.34, 38,665.60 and 10,974.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,767.34, 38,665.60 and 10,974.72 is: 16,468.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,767.34 : 38,665.60 = 10,974.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,767.34/38,665.60 = 10,974.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,767.34x = 38,665.60 × 10,974.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,767.34x = 424,344,133.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,344,133.63/25,767.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,468.29

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