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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,782.84, 38,676.96 and 10,993.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,782.84, 38,676.96 and 10,993.32 is: 16,491.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,782.84 : 38,676.96 = 10,993.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,782.84/38,676.96 = 10,993.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,782.84x = 38,676.96 × 10,993.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,782.84x = 425,188,197.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,188,197.91/25,782.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,491.13

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