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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,069, 37,609.26 and 8,653

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,069, 37,609.26 and 8,653 is: 12,981.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,069 : 37,609.26 = 8,653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,069/37,609.26 = 8,653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,069x = 37,609.26 × 8,653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,069x = 325,432,926.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,432,926.78/25,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,981.49

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