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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,907.77, 38,861.67 and 10,336.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,907.77, 38,861.67 and 10,336.33 is: 15,504.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,907.77 : 38,861.67 = 10,336.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,907.77/38,861.67 = 10,336.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,907.77x = 38,861.67 × 10,336.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,907.77x = 401,687,045.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,687,045.47/25,907.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,504.50

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