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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,039.83, 37,569.47 and 10,255.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,039.83, 37,569.47 and 10,255.71 is: 15,387.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,039.83 : 37,569.47 = 10,255.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,039.83/37,569.47 = 10,255.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,039.83x = 37,569.47 × 10,255.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,039.83x = 385,301,537.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,301,537.90/25,039.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,387.55

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