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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,773, 38,659.53 and 7,051.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,773, 38,659.53 and 7,051.65 is: 10,577.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,773 : 38,659.53 = 7,051.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,773/38,659.53 = 7,051.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,773x = 38,659.53 × 7,051.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,773x = 272,613,474.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,613,474.72/25,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,577.48

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