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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,488.73, 38,233.23 and 7,957.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,488.73, 38,233.23 and 7,957.09 is: 11,935.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,488.73 : 38,233.23 = 7,957.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,488.73/38,233.23 = 7,957.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,488.73x = 38,233.23 × 7,957.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,488.73x = 304,225,252.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,225,252.10/25,488.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,935.68

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