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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,864.08, 38,795.96 and 10,292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,864.08, 38,795.96 and 10,292.56 is: 15,438.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,864.08 : 38,795.96 = 10,292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,864.08/38,795.96 = 10,292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,864.08x = 38,795.96 × 10,292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,864.08x = 399,309,746.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,309,746.06/25,864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,438.78

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