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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,414.85, 38,124.44 and 6,694.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,414.85, 38,124.44 and 6,694.74 is: 10,042.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,414.85 : 38,124.44 = 6,694.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,414.85/38,124.44 = 6,694.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,414.85x = 38,124.44 × 6,694.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,414.85x = 255,233,179.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,233,179.97/25,414.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,042.68

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