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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,783.65, 38,686.50 and 10,794.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,783.65, 38,686.50 and 10,794.27 is: 16,196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,783.65 : 38,686.50 = 10,794.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,783.65/38,686.50 = 10,794.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,783.65x = 38,686.50 × 10,794.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,783.65x = 417,592,541.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,592,541.53/25,783.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,196.02

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