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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,189.44, 37,779.90 and 8,317.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,189.44, 37,779.90 and 8,317.23 is: 12,474.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,189.44 : 37,779.90 = 8,317.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,189.44/37,779.90 = 8,317.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,189.44x = 37,779.90 × 8,317.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,189.44x = 314,224,117.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,224,117.68/25,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,474.44

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