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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,799.42, 38,700.93 and 10,217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,799.42, 38,700.93 and 10,217 is: 15,326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,799.42 : 38,700.93 = 10,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,799.42/38,700.93 = 10,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,799.42x = 38,700.93 × 10,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,799.42x = 395,407,401.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,407,401.81/25,799.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,326.21

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