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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,493.53, 38,241.98 and 6,773.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,493.53, 38,241.98 and 6,773.30 is: 10,160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,493.53 : 38,241.98 = 6,773.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,493.53/38,241.98 = 6,773.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,493.53x = 38,241.98 × 6,773.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,493.53x = 259,024,369.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,024,369.27/25,493.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,160.40

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