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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,220.67, 37,830.66 and 8,592.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,220.67, 37,830.66 and 8,592.29 is: 12,888.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,220.67 : 37,830.66 = 8,592.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,220.67/37,830.66 = 8,592.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,220.67x = 37,830.66 × 8,592.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,220.67x = 325,051,987.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,051,987.38/25,220.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,888.32

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