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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,354.24, 38,031.36 and 6,886.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,354.24, 38,031.36 and 6,886.24 is: 10,329.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,354.24 : 38,031.36 = 6,886.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,354.24/38,031.36 = 6,886.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,354.24x = 38,031.36 × 6,886.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,354.24x = 261,893,072.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,893,072.49/25,354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,329.36

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