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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,533.20, 38,296.72 and 6,814.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,533.20, 38,296.72 and 6,814.64 is: 10,221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,533.20 : 38,296.72 = 6,814.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,533.20/38,296.72 = 6,814.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,533.20x = 38,296.72 × 6,814.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,533.20x = 260,978,359.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,978,359.98/25,533.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,221.14

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