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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,344.52, 38,016.76 and 6,876.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,344.52, 38,016.76 and 6,876.52 is: 10,314.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,344.52 : 38,016.76 = 6,876.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,344.52/38,016.76 = 6,876.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,344.52x = 38,016.76 × 6,876.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,344.52x = 261,423,010.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,423,010.48/25,344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,314.77

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