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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,848.69, 38,772.89 and 10,064.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,848.69, 38,772.89 and 10,064.70 is: 15,096.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,848.69 : 38,772.89 = 10,064.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,848.69/38,772.89 = 10,064.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,848.69x = 38,772.89 × 10,064.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,848.69x = 390,237,261.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,237,261.80/25,848.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,096.99

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