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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,966.35, 38,932.87 and 10,969.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,966.35, 38,932.87 and 10,969.41 is: 16,447.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,966.35 : 38,932.87 = 10,969.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,966.35/38,932.87 = 10,969.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,966.35x = 38,932.87 × 10,969.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,966.35x = 427,070,501.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,070,501.79/25,966.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,447.08

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