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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,571.80, 38,357.34 and 7,103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,571.80, 38,357.34 and 7,103.80 is: 10,655.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,571.80 : 38,357.34 = 7,103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,571.80/38,357.34 = 7,103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,571.80x = 38,357.34 × 7,103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,571.80x = 272,482,871.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,482,871.89/25,571.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,655.60

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