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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,778.08, 38,654.52 and 10,983.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,778.08, 38,654.52 and 10,983.52 is: 16,469.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,778.08 : 38,654.52 = 10,983.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,778.08/38,654.52 = 10,983.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,778.08x = 38,654.52 × 10,983.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,778.08x = 424,562,693.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,562,693.51/25,778.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,469.91

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