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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,187.66, 37,753.78 and 10,388.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,187.66, 37,753.78 and 10,388.49 is: 15,571.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,187.66 : 37,753.78 = 10,388.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,187.66/37,753.78 = 10,388.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,187.66x = 37,753.78 × 10,388.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,187.66x = 392,204,765.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,204,765.99/25,187.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,571.31

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