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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,341.69, 38,014.78 and 6,621.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,341.69, 38,014.78 and 6,621.58 is: 9,932.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,341.69 : 38,014.78 = 6,621.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,341.69/38,014.78 = 6,621.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,341.69x = 38,014.78 × 6,621.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,341.69x = 251,717,906.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,717,906.95/25,341.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,932.96

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