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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,348.23, 38,016.69 and 7,332.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,348.23, 38,016.69 and 7,332.51 is: 10,997.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,348.23 : 38,016.69 = 7,332.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,348.23/38,016.69 = 7,332.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,348.23x = 38,016.69 × 7,332.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,348.23x = 278,757,759.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,757,759.59/25,348.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,997.13

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