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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,782.83, 38,637.76 and 10,976.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,782.83, 38,637.76 and 10,976.84 is: 16,449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,782.83 : 38,637.76 = 10,976.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,782.83/38,637.76 = 10,976.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,782.83x = 38,637.76 × 10,976.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,782.83x = 424,120,509.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,120,509.48/25,782.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,449.73

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