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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,163.98, 37,731.38 and 10,356.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,163.98, 37,731.38 and 10,356.17 is: 15,528.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,163.98 : 37,731.38 = 10,356.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,163.98/37,731.38 = 10,356.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,163.98x = 37,731.38 × 10,356.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,163.98x = 390,752,345.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,752,345.18/25,163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,528.24

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