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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,947.77, 38,936.46 and 10,154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,947.77, 38,936.46 and 10,154.09 is: 15,236.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,947.77 : 38,936.46 = 10,154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,947.77/38,936.46 = 10,154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,947.77x = 38,936.46 × 10,154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,947.77x = 395,364,124.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,364,124.44/25,947.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,236.92

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