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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,901.83, 38,846.98 and 10,107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,901.83, 38,846.98 and 10,107.28 is: 15,158.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,901.83 : 38,846.98 = 10,107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,901.83/38,846.98 = 10,107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,901.83x = 38,846.98 × 10,107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,901.83x = 392,637,304.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,637,304.01/25,901.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,158.67

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