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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,624.09, 38,432.96 and 6,905.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,624.09, 38,432.96 and 6,905.59 is: 10,357.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,624.09 : 38,432.96 = 6,905.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,624.09/38,432.96 = 6,905.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,624.09x = 38,432.96 × 6,905.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,624.09x = 265,402,229.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,402,229.72/25,624.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,357.53

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