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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,902.09, 38,826.99 and 10,097.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,902.09, 38,826.99 and 10,097.25 is: 15,135.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,902.09 : 38,826.99 = 10,097.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,902.09/38,826.99 = 10,097.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,902.09x = 38,826.99 × 10,097.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,902.09x = 392,045,824.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,045,824.78/25,902.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,135.68

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