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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,978.74, 38,964.86 and 10,396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,978.74, 38,964.86 and 10,396.50 is: 15,593.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,978.74 : 38,964.86 = 10,396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,978.74/38,964.86 = 10,396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,978.74x = 38,964.86 × 10,396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,978.74x = 405,098,166.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,098,166.99/25,978.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,593.45

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