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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,665.50, 38,498.34 and 7,197.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,665.50, 38,498.34 and 7,197.50 is: 10,796.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,665.50 : 38,498.34 = 7,197.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,665.50/38,498.34 = 7,197.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,665.50x = 38,498.34 × 7,197.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,665.50x = 277,091,802.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,091,802.15/25,665.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,796.28

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