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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,792.20, 38,702.70 and 10,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,792.20, 38,702.70 and 10,998.60 is: 16,504.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,792.20 : 38,702.70 = 10,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,792.20/38,702.70 = 10,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,792.20x = 38,702.70 × 10,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,792.20x = 425,675,516.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,675,516.22/25,792.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,504.04

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