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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,524.46, 38,286.69 and 7,995.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,524.46, 38,286.69 and 7,995.66 is: 11,993.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,524.46 : 38,286.69 = 7,995.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,524.46/38,286.69 = 7,995.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,524.46x = 38,286.69 × 7,995.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,524.46x = 306,127,355.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,127,355.77/25,524.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,993.49

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