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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,172.71, 37,744.35 and 10,364.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,172.71, 37,744.35 and 10,364.92 is: 15,541.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,172.71 : 37,744.35 = 10,364.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,172.71/37,744.35 = 10,364.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,172.71x = 37,744.35 × 10,364.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,172.71x = 391,217,168.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,217,168.20/25,172.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,541.32

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