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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,363.16, 38,049.53 and 7,828.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,363.16, 38,049.53 and 7,828.89 is: 11,744.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,363.16 : 38,049.53 = 7,828.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,363.16/38,049.53 = 7,828.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,363.16x = 38,049.53 × 7,828.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,363.16x = 297,885,584.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,885,584.92/25,363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,744.81

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