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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,781.29, 38,673.96 and 10,990.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,781.29, 38,673.96 and 10,990.32 is: 16,486.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,781.29 : 38,673.96 = 10,990.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,781.29/38,673.96 = 10,990.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,781.29x = 38,673.96 × 10,990.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,781.29x = 425,039,009.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,039,009.83/25,781.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,486.34

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