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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,366.96, 38,052.27 and 7,834.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,366.96, 38,052.27 and 7,834.52 is: 11,752.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,366.96 : 38,052.27 = 7,834.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,366.96/38,052.27 = 7,834.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,366.96x = 38,052.27 × 7,834.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,366.96x = 298,121,270.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,121,270.36/25,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,752.35

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