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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,238.08, 37,858.95 and 10,238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,238.08, 37,858.95 and 10,238 is: 15,357.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,238.08 : 37,858.95 = 10,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,238.08/37,858.95 = 10,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,238.08x = 37,858.95 × 10,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,238.08x = 387,599,930.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,599,930.10/25,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,357.74

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