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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,246.69, 37,871.55 and 7,716.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,246.69, 37,871.55 and 7,716.67 is: 11,575.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,246.69 : 37,871.55 = 7,716.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,246.69/37,871.55 = 7,716.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,246.69x = 37,871.55 × 7,716.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,246.69x = 292,242,159.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,242,159.06/25,246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,575.47

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