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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,954.83, 38,927.99 and 7,236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,954.83, 38,927.99 and 7,236.14 is: 10,853.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,954.83 : 38,927.99 = 7,236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,954.83/38,927.99 = 7,236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,954.83x = 38,927.99 × 7,236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,954.83x = 281,688,209.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,688,209.01/25,954.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,853.02

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