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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,955.56, 38,943.44 and 10,377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,955.56, 38,943.44 and 10,377.64 is: 15,570.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,955.56 : 38,943.44 = 10,377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,955.56/38,943.44 = 10,377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,955.56x = 38,943.44 × 10,377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,955.56x = 404,141,000.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,141,000.68/25,955.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,570.50

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