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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,009.59, 37,511.69 and 8,367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,009.59, 37,511.69 and 8,367.74 is: 12,550.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,009.59 : 37,511.69 = 8,367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,009.59/37,511.69 = 8,367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,009.59x = 37,511.69 × 8,367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,009.59x = 313,887,839.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,887,839.48/25,009.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,550.70

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