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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,790.14, 38,698.54 and 10,995.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,790.14, 38,698.54 and 10,995.09 is: 16,498.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,790.14 : 38,698.54 = 10,995.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,790.14/38,698.54 = 10,995.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,790.14x = 38,698.54 × 10,995.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,790.14x = 425,493,757.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,493,757.56/25,790.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,498.31

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