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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,509.51, 38,264.59 and 6,789.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,509.51, 38,264.59 and 6,789.43 is: 10,184.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,509.51 : 38,264.59 = 6,789.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,509.51/38,264.59 = 6,789.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,509.51x = 38,264.59 × 6,789.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,509.51x = 259,794,721.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,794,721.34/25,509.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,184.23

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