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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,337.59, 38,011.82 and 7,569.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,337.59, 38,011.82 and 7,569.65 is: 11,356.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,337.59 : 38,011.82 = 7,569.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,337.59/38,011.82 = 7,569.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,337.59x = 38,011.82 × 7,569.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,337.59x = 287,736,173.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,736,173.26/25,337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,356.10

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