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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,996.34, 38,994.48 and 10,424.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,996.34, 38,994.48 and 10,424.90 is: 15,637.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,996.34 : 38,994.48 = 10,424.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,996.34/38,994.48 = 10,424.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,996.34x = 38,994.48 × 10,424.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,996.34x = 406,513,554.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,513,554.55/25,996.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,637.34

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