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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,033.86, 37,523.45 and 10,225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,033.86, 37,523.45 and 10,225.14 is: 15,326.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,033.86 : 37,523.45 = 10,225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,033.86/37,523.45 = 10,225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,033.86x = 37,523.45 × 10,225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,033.86x = 383,682,414.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,682,414.38/25,033.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,326.54

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