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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,975.19, 38,946.56 and 10,974.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,975.19, 38,946.56 and 10,974.60 is: 16,455.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,975.19 : 38,946.56 = 10,974.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,975.19/38,946.56 = 10,974.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,975.19x = 38,946.56 × 10,974.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,975.19x = 427,422,862.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,422,862.50/25,975.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,455.04

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