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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,187.59, 37,773.22 and 8,316.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,187.59, 37,773.22 and 8,316.81 is: 12,472.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,187.59 : 37,773.22 = 8,316.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,187.59/37,773.22 = 8,316.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,187.59x = 37,773.22 × 8,316.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,187.59x = 314,152,693.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,152,693.83/25,187.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,472.52

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