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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,472.93, 38,197.93 and 7,696.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,472.93, 38,197.93 and 7,696.72 is: 11,541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,472.93 : 38,197.93 = 7,696.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,472.93/38,197.93 = 7,696.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,472.93x = 38,197.93 × 7,696.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,472.93x = 293,998,814.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,998,814.73/25,472.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,541.62

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