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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,774.52, 38,665.80 and 10,983.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,774.52, 38,665.80 and 10,983.50 is: 16,476.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,774.52 : 38,665.80 = 10,983.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,774.52/38,665.80 = 10,983.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,774.52x = 38,665.80 × 10,983.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,774.52x = 424,685,814.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,685,814.30/25,774.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,476.96

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