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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,005.76, 37,513.73 and 10,215.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,005.76, 37,513.73 and 10,215.87 is: 15,325.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,005.76 : 37,513.73 = 10,215.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,005.76/37,513.73 = 10,215.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,005.76x = 37,513.73 × 10,215.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,005.76x = 383,235,484.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,235,484.77/25,005.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,325.89

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