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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,994.24, 38,991.36 and 10,206.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,994.24, 38,991.36 and 10,206.71 is: 15,310.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,994.24 : 38,991.36 = 10,206.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,994.24/38,991.36 = 10,206.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,994.24x = 38,991.36 × 10,206.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,994.24x = 397,973,550.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,973,550.47/25,994.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,310.07

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