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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,211.84, 37,817.73 and 8,795.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,211.84, 37,817.73 and 8,795.84 is: 13,193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,211.84 : 37,817.73 = 8,795.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,211.84/37,817.73 = 8,795.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,211.84x = 37,817.73 × 8,795.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,211.84x = 332,638,513.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,638,513.15/25,211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,193.74

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