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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,901.21, 38,846.03 and 10,106.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,901.21, 38,846.03 and 10,106.66 is: 15,157.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,901.21 : 38,846.03 = 10,106.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,901.21/38,846.03 = 10,106.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,901.21x = 38,846.03 × 10,106.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,901.21x = 392,603,372.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,603,372.80/25,901.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,157.73

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