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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,517.76, 38,276.94 and 6,797.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,517.76, 38,276.94 and 6,797.70 is: 10,196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,517.76 : 38,276.94 = 6,797.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,517.76/38,276.94 = 6,797.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,517.76x = 38,276.94 × 6,797.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,517.76x = 260,195,155.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,195,155.04/25,517.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,196.63

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