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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,063.32, 37,595.88 and 8,423.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,063.32, 37,595.88 and 8,423.90 is: 12,636.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,063.32 : 37,595.88 = 8,423.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,063.32/37,595.88 = 8,423.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,063.32x = 37,595.88 × 8,423.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,063.32x = 316,703,933.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,703,933.53/25,063.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,636.15

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