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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,335.59, 38,008.82 and 7,567.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,335.59, 38,008.82 and 7,567.65 is: 11,353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,335.59 : 38,008.82 = 7,567.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,335.59/38,008.82 = 7,567.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,335.59x = 38,008.82 × 7,567.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,335.59x = 287,637,465.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,637,465.59/25,335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,353.10

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