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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,813.96, 38,729.58 and 10,236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,813.96, 38,729.58 and 10,236.04 is: 15,357.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,813.96 : 38,729.58 = 10,236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,813.96/38,729.58 = 10,236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,813.96x = 38,729.58 × 10,236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,813.96x = 396,437,530.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,437,530.06/25,813.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,357.49

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