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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,623, 38,434.50 and 7,155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,623, 38,434.50 and 7,155 is: 10,732.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,623 : 38,434.50 = 7,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,623/38,434.50 = 7,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,623x = 38,434.50 × 7,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,623x = 274,998,847.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,998,847.50/25,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,732.50

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