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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,903.28, 38,854.92 and 10,331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,903.28, 38,854.92 and 10,331.84 is: 15,497.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,903.28 : 38,854.92 = 10,331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,903.28/38,854.92 = 10,331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,903.28x = 38,854.92 × 10,331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,903.28x = 401,442,816.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,442,816.65/25,903.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,497.76

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