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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,023.59, 37,529.91 and 8,385.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,023.59, 37,529.91 and 8,385.98 is: 12,577.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,023.59 : 37,529.91 = 8,385.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,023.59/37,529.91 = 8,385.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,023.59x = 37,529.91 × 8,385.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,023.59x = 314,725,168.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,725,168.49/25,023.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,577.14

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