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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,864.44, 38,793.73 and 7,147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,864.44, 38,793.73 and 7,147.14 is: 10,719.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,864.44 : 38,793.73 = 7,147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,864.44/38,793.73 = 7,147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,864.44x = 38,793.73 × 7,147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,864.44x = 277,264,219.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,264,219.43/25,864.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,719.90

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