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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,233.53, 37,854.41 and 8,591.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,233.53, 37,854.41 and 8,591.85 is: 12,889.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,233.53 : 37,854.41 = 8,591.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,233.53/37,854.41 = 8,591.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,233.53x = 37,854.41 × 8,591.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,233.53x = 325,239,369.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,239,369.60/25,233.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,889.18

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