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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,336.62, 38,001.51 and 6,617.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,336.62, 38,001.51 and 6,617.97 is: 9,926.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,336.62 : 38,001.51 = 6,617.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,336.62/38,001.51 = 6,617.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,336.62x = 38,001.51 × 6,617.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,336.62x = 251,492,853.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,492,853.13/25,336.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,926.06

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