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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,521.72, 38,283.30 and 7,053.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,521.72, 38,283.30 and 7,053.72 is: 10,580.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,521.72 : 38,283.30 = 7,053.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,521.72/38,283.30 = 7,053.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,521.72x = 38,283.30 × 7,053.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,521.72x = 270,039,678.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,039,678.88/25,521.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,580.78

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