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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,337.61, 37,985.76 and 10,557.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,337.61, 37,985.76 and 10,557.54 is: 15,827.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,337.61 : 37,985.76 = 10,557.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,337.61/37,985.76 = 10,557.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,337.61x = 37,985.76 × 10,557.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,337.61x = 401,036,180.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,036,180.63/25,337.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,827.70

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