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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,907.40, 38,870.70 and 10,336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,907.40, 38,870.70 and 10,336.20 is: 15,508.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,907.40 : 38,870.70 = 10,336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,907.40/38,870.70 = 10,336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,907.40x = 38,870.70 × 10,336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,907.40x = 401,775,329.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,775,329.34/25,907.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,508.13

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