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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,156.74, 37,734.84 and 10,361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,156.74, 37,734.84 and 10,361.28 is: 15,541.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,156.74 : 37,734.84 = 10,361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,156.74/37,734.84 = 10,361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,156.74x = 37,734.84 × 10,361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,156.74x = 390,981,243.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,981,243.00/25,156.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,541.81

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