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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,514.88, 38,274.48 and 6,794.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,514.88, 38,274.48 and 6,794.91 is: 10,192.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,514.88 : 38,274.48 = 6,794.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,514.88/38,274.48 = 6,794.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,514.88x = 38,274.48 × 6,794.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,514.88x = 260,071,646.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,071,646.90/25,514.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,192.94

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