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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,117.28, 37,681.66 and 10,888.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,117.28, 37,681.66 and 10,888.13 is: 16,334.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,117.28 : 37,681.66 = 10,888.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,117.28/37,681.66 = 10,888.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,117.28x = 37,681.66 × 10,888.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,117.28x = 410,282,812.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,282,812.70/25,117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,334.68

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