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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,002.38, 37,513.92 and 10,955.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,002.38, 37,513.92 and 10,955.16 is: 16,437.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,002.38 : 37,513.92 = 10,955.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,002.38/37,513.92 = 10,955.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,002.38x = 37,513.92 × 10,955.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,002.38x = 410,970,995.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,970,995.83/25,002.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,437.28

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