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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,554.96, 38,332.36 and 7,086.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,554.96, 38,332.36 and 7,086.96 is: 10,630.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,554.96 : 38,332.36 = 7,086.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,554.96/38,332.36 = 7,086.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,554.96x = 38,332.36 × 7,086.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,554.96x = 271,659,902.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,659,902.03/25,554.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,630.42

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