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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,295.83, 37,953.60 and 10,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,295.83, 37,953.60 and 10,501 is: 15,755.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,295.83 : 37,953.60 = 10,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,295.83/37,953.60 = 10,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,295.83x = 37,953.60 × 10,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,295.83x = 398,550,753.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,550,753.60/25,295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,755.59

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