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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,332.30, 38,012.13 and 10,551.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,332.30, 38,012.13 and 10,551.42 is: 15,832.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,332.30 : 38,012.13 = 10,551.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,332.30/38,012.13 = 10,551.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,332.30x = 38,012.13 × 10,551.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,332.30x = 401,081,948.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,081,948.72/25,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,832.83

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