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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,713.52, 38,570.24 and 7,245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,713.52, 38,570.24 and 7,245.52 is: 10,868.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,713.52 : 38,570.24 = 7,245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,713.52/38,570.24 = 7,245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,713.52x = 38,570.24 × 7,245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,713.52x = 279,461,445.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,461,445.32/25,713.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,868.27

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