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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,161.14, 37,709.12 and 10,352.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,161.14, 37,709.12 and 10,352.90 is: 15,515.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,161.14 : 37,709.12 = 10,352.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,161.14/37,709.12 = 10,352.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,161.14x = 37,709.12 × 10,352.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,161.14x = 390,398,585.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,398,585.78/25,161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,515.94

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