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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,012.91, 37,519.43 and 10,221.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,012.91, 37,519.43 and 10,221.83 is: 15,332.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,012.91 : 37,519.43 = 10,221.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,012.91/37,519.43 = 10,221.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,012.91x = 37,519.43 × 10,221.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,012.91x = 383,517,354.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,517,354.51/25,012.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,332.77

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