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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,423.61, 38,135.01 and 7,893.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,423.61, 38,135.01 and 7,893.46 is: 11,840.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,423.61 : 38,135.01 = 7,893.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,423.61/38,135.01 = 7,893.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,423.61x = 38,135.01 × 7,893.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,423.61x = 301,017,110.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,017,110.30/25,423.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,840.06

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