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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,986.56, 38,979.30 and 10,400

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,986.56, 38,979.30 and 10,400 is: 15,599.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,986.56 : 38,979.30 = 10,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,986.56/38,979.30 = 10,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,986.56x = 38,979.30 × 10,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,986.56x = 405,384,720.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,384,720.00/25,986.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,599.78

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