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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,230.56, 37,845.96 and 8,594.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,230.56, 37,845.96 and 8,594.32 is: 12,891.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,230.56 : 37,845.96 = 8,594.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,230.56/37,845.96 = 8,594.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,230.56x = 37,845.96 × 8,594.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,230.56x = 325,260,290.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,260,290.95/25,230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,891.52

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