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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,784.08, 38,639.63 and 10,978.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,784.08, 38,639.63 and 10,978.09 is: 16,451.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,784.08 : 38,639.63 = 10,978.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,784.08/38,639.63 = 10,978.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,784.08x = 38,639.63 × 10,978.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,784.08x = 424,189,266.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,189,266.55/25,784.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,451.60

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