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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,350.98, 37,999.13 and 10,555.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,350.98, 37,999.13 and 10,555.92 is: 15,822.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,350.98 : 37,999.13 = 10,555.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,350.98/37,999.13 = 10,555.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,350.98x = 37,999.13 × 10,555.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,350.98x = 401,115,723.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,115,723.57/25,350.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,822.50

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