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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,951.59, 38,923.86 and 10,145.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,951.59, 38,923.86 and 10,145.63 is: 15,217.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,951.59 : 38,923.86 = 10,145.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,951.59/38,923.86 = 10,145.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,951.59x = 38,923.86 × 10,145.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,951.59x = 394,906,887.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,906,887.11/25,951.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,217.06

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