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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,168.33, 37,719.68 and 10,362.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,168.33, 37,719.68 and 10,362.34 is: 15,530.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,168.33 : 37,719.68 = 10,362.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,168.33/37,719.68 = 10,362.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,168.33x = 37,719.68 × 10,362.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,168.33x = 390,864,148.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,864,148.85/25,168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,530.00

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