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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,423.42, 38,137.41 and 6,703.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,423.42, 38,137.41 and 6,703.21 is: 10,055.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,423.42 : 38,137.41 = 6,703.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,423.42/38,137.41 = 6,703.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,423.42x = 38,137.41 × 6,703.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,423.42x = 255,643,068.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,643,068.09/25,423.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,055.42

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