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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,150.23, 37,729.95 and 8,284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,150.23, 37,729.95 and 8,284.20 is: 12,427.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,150.23 : 37,729.95 = 8,284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,150.23/37,729.95 = 8,284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,150.23x = 37,729.95 × 8,284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,150.23x = 312,562,451.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,562,451.79/25,150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,427.82

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