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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,893.29, 38,844.94 and 10,097.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,893.29, 38,844.94 and 10,097.68 is: 15,148.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,893.29 : 38,844.94 = 10,097.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,893.29/38,844.94 = 10,097.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,893.29x = 38,844.94 × 10,097.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,893.29x = 392,243,771.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,243,771.55/25,893.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,148.47

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