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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,901.09, 38,825.49 and 10,096.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,901.09, 38,825.49 and 10,096.25 is: 15,134.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,901.09 : 38,825.49 = 10,096.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,901.09/38,825.49 = 10,096.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,901.09x = 38,825.49 × 10,096.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,901.09x = 391,991,853.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,991,853.41/25,901.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,134.18

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