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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,178.22, 37,761.93 and 10,383.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,178.22, 37,761.93 and 10,383.30 is: 15,572.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,178.22 : 37,761.93 = 10,383.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,178.22/37,761.93 = 10,383.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,178.22x = 37,761.93 × 10,383.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,178.22x = 392,093,447.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,093,447.77/25,178.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,572.72

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