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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,233, 37,844.64 and 8,592.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,233, 37,844.64 and 8,592.90 is: 12,887.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,233 : 37,844.64 = 8,592.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,233/37,844.64 = 8,592.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,233x = 37,844.64 × 8,592.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,233x = 325,195,207.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,195,207.06/25,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,887.69

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