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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,344.72, 38,017.10 and 6,876.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,344.72, 38,017.10 and 6,876.72 is: 10,315.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,344.72 : 38,017.10 = 6,876.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,344.72/38,017.10 = 6,876.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,344.72x = 38,017.10 × 6,876.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,344.72x = 261,432,951.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,432,951.91/25,344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,315.09

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