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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,895.76, 38,844.47 and 7,174.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,895.76, 38,844.47 and 7,174.19 is: 10,761.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,895.76 : 38,844.47 = 7,174.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,895.76/38,844.47 = 7,174.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,895.76x = 38,844.47 × 7,174.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,895.76x = 278,677,608.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,677,608.23/25,895.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,761.51

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