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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,982.22, 38,951.46 and 10,391.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,982.22, 38,951.46 and 10,391.34 is: 15,578.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,982.22 : 38,951.46 = 10,391.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,982.22/38,951.46 = 10,391.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,982.22x = 38,951.46 × 10,391.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,982.22x = 404,757,864.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,757,864.36/25,982.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,578.26

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