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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,188.59, 37,774.72 and 8,317.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,188.59, 37,774.72 and 8,317.81 is: 12,474.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,188.59 : 37,774.72 = 8,317.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,188.59/37,774.72 = 8,317.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,188.59x = 37,774.72 × 8,317.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,188.59x = 314,202,943.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,202,943.76/25,188.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,474.02

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