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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,462.72, 38,193.28 and 6,994.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,462.72, 38,193.28 and 6,994.56 is: 10,491.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,462.72 : 38,193.28 = 6,994.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,462.72/38,193.28 = 6,994.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,462.72x = 38,193.28 × 6,994.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,462.72x = 267,145,188.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,145,188.56/25,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,491.62

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