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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,034.67, 37,557.93 and 8,167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,034.67, 37,557.93 and 8,167.59 is: 12,253.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,034.67 : 37,557.93 = 8,167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,034.67/37,557.93 = 8,167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,034.67x = 37,557.93 × 8,167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,034.67x = 306,757,773.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,757,773.49/25,034.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,253.32

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