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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,786.31, 38,681.45 and 10,995.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,786.31, 38,681.45 and 10,995.31 is: 16,493.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,786.31 : 38,681.45 = 10,995.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,786.31/38,681.45 = 10,995.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,786.31x = 38,681.45 × 10,995.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,786.31x = 425,314,285.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,314,285.62/25,786.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,493.80

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