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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,903.22, 38,867.79 and 10,331.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,903.22, 38,867.79 and 10,331.78 is: 15,502.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,903.22 : 38,867.79 = 10,331.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,903.22/38,867.79 = 10,331.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,903.22x = 38,867.79 × 10,331.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,903.22x = 401,573,455.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,573,455.37/25,903.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,502.84

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