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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,523.59, 38,285.39 and 7,055.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,523.59, 38,285.39 and 7,055.59 is: 10,583.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,523.59 : 38,285.39 = 7,055.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,523.59/38,285.39 = 7,055.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,523.59x = 38,285.39 × 7,055.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,523.59x = 270,126,014.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,126,014.83/25,523.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,583.39

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