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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,732.62, 38,607.57 and 10,141.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,732.62, 38,607.57 and 10,141.74 is: 15,216.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,732.62 : 38,607.57 = 10,141.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,732.62/38,607.57 = 10,141.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,732.62x = 38,607.57 × 10,141.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,732.62x = 391,547,936.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,547,936.97/25,732.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,216.02

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