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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,723.62, 38,584.98 and 7,003.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,723.62, 38,584.98 and 7,003.35 is: 10,504.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,723.62 : 38,584.98 = 7,003.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,723.62/38,584.98 = 7,003.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,723.62x = 38,584.98 × 7,003.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,723.62x = 270,224,119.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,224,119.68/25,723.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,504.90

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