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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,905.77, 38,858.67 and 10,334.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,905.77, 38,858.67 and 10,334.33 is: 15,501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,905.77 : 38,858.67 = 10,334.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,905.77/38,858.67 = 10,334.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,905.77x = 38,858.67 × 10,334.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,905.77x = 401,578,319.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,578,319.14/25,905.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,501.50

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