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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,807.92, 38,677.86 and 10,217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,807.92, 38,677.86 and 10,217.04 is: 15,312.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,807.92 : 38,677.86 = 10,217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,807.92/38,677.86 = 10,217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,807.92x = 38,677.86 × 10,217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,807.92x = 395,173,242.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,173,242.73/25,807.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,312.09

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