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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,773.52, 38,664.30 and 10,982.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,773.52, 38,664.30 and 10,982.50 is: 16,475.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,773.52 : 38,664.30 = 10,982.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,773.52/38,664.30 = 10,982.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,773.52x = 38,664.30 × 10,982.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,773.52x = 424,630,674.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,630,674.75/25,773.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,475.46

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