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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,151.58, 37,714.41 and 10,357.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,151.58, 37,714.41 and 10,357.74 is: 15,531.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,151.58 : 37,714.41 = 10,357.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,151.58/37,714.41 = 10,357.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,151.58x = 37,714.41 × 10,357.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,151.58x = 390,636,053.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,636,053.03/25,151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,531.27

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