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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,174.96, 37,759.82 and 8,534.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,174.96, 37,759.82 and 8,534.56 is: 12,800.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,174.96 : 37,759.82 = 8,534.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,174.96/37,759.82 = 8,534.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,174.96x = 37,759.82 × 8,534.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,174.96x = 322,263,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,263,449.38/25,174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,800.95

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