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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,421.68, 38,132.55 and 6,953.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,421.68, 38,132.55 and 6,953.68 is: 10,430.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,421.68 : 38,132.55 = 6,953.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,421.68/38,132.55 = 6,953.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,421.68x = 38,132.55 × 6,953.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,421.68x = 265,161,550.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,161,550.28/25,421.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,430.53

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