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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,960.32, 38,934.72 and 10,373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,960.32, 38,934.72 and 10,373.76 is: 15,558.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,960.32 : 38,934.72 = 10,373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,960.32/38,934.72 = 10,373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,960.32x = 38,934.72 × 10,373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,960.32x = 403,899,440.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,899,440.95/25,960.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,558.34

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