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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,140.29, 37,710.22 and 10,147.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,140.29, 37,710.22 and 10,147.18 is: 15,220.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,140.29 : 37,710.22 = 10,147.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,140.29/37,710.22 = 10,147.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,140.29x = 37,710.22 × 10,147.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,140.29x = 382,652,390.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,652,390.18/25,140.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,220.68

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