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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,873.70, 38,804.33 and 7,153.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,873.70, 38,804.33 and 7,153.31 is: 10,728.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,873.70 : 38,804.33 = 7,153.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,873.70/38,804.33 = 7,153.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,873.70x = 38,804.33 × 7,153.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,873.70x = 277,579,516.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,579,516.73/25,873.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,728.25

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