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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,791.60, 38,687.40 and 10,996.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,791.60, 38,687.40 and 10,996.68 is: 16,495.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,791.60 : 38,687.40 = 10,996.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,791.60/38,687.40 = 10,996.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,791.60x = 38,687.40 × 10,996.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,791.60x = 425,432,957.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,432,957.83/25,791.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,495.02

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