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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,973.73, 38,965.46 and 10,392.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,973.73, 38,965.46 and 10,392.57 is: 15,590.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,973.73 : 38,965.46 = 10,392.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,973.73/38,965.46 = 10,392.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,973.73x = 38,965.46 × 10,392.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,973.73x = 404,951,218.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,951,218.67/25,973.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,590.80

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