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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,316.76, 37,988.84 and 10,535.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,316.76, 37,988.84 and 10,535.88 is: 15,809.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,316.76 : 37,988.84 = 10,535.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,316.76/37,988.84 = 10,535.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,316.76x = 37,988.84 × 10,535.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,316.76x = 400,245,859.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,245,859.58/25,316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,809.52

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