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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,513.63, 38,272.61 and 6,793.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,513.63, 38,272.61 and 6,793.66 is: 10,191.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,513.63 : 38,272.61 = 6,793.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,513.63/38,272.61 = 6,793.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,513.63x = 38,272.61 × 6,793.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,513.63x = 260,011,099.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,011,099.65/25,513.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,191.07

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