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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,901.02, 38,845.72 and 10,106.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,901.02, 38,845.72 and 10,106.43 is: 15,157.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,901.02 : 38,845.72 = 10,106.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,901.02/38,845.72 = 10,106.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,901.02x = 38,845.72 × 10,106.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,901.02x = 392,591,549.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,591,549.98/25,901.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,157.38

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