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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,997.77, 38,998.28 and 10,413.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,997.77, 38,998.28 and 10,413.37 is: 15,620.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,997.77 : 38,998.28 = 10,413.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,997.77/38,998.28 = 10,413.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,997.77x = 38,998.28 × 10,413.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,997.77x = 406,103,519.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,103,519.00/25,997.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,620.71

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