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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,814.89, 38,722.76 and 7,094.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,814.89, 38,722.76 and 7,094.81 is: 10,642.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,814.89 : 38,722.76 = 7,094.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,814.89/38,722.76 = 7,094.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,814.89x = 38,722.76 × 7,094.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,814.89x = 274,730,624.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,730,624.88/25,814.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,642.33

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