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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,806.16, 38,709.60 and 7,338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,806.16, 38,709.60 and 7,338.16 is: 11,007.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,806.16 : 38,709.60 = 7,338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,806.16/38,709.60 = 7,338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,806.16x = 38,709.60 × 7,338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,806.16x = 284,057,238.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,057,238.34/25,806.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,007.34

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