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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,503.57, 38,262.02 and 7,972.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,503.57, 38,262.02 and 7,972.65 is: 11,961.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,503.57 : 38,262.02 = 7,972.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,503.57/38,262.02 = 7,972.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,503.57x = 38,262.02 × 7,972.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,503.57x = 305,049,653.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,049,653.89/25,503.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,961.06

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