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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,969.98, 38,959.83 and 10,388.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,969.98, 38,959.83 and 10,388.82 is: 15,585.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,969.98 : 38,959.83 = 10,388.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,969.98/38,959.83 = 10,388.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,969.98x = 38,959.83 × 10,388.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,969.98x = 404,746,661.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,746,661.10/25,969.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,585.17

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