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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,511.44, 38,270.03 and 6,792.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,511.44, 38,270.03 and 6,792.21 is: 10,189.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,511.44 : 38,270.03 = 6,792.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,511.44/38,270.03 = 6,792.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,511.44x = 38,270.03 × 6,792.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,511.44x = 259,938,080.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,938,080.47/25,511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,189.08

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