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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,243.56, 37,865.34 and 8,595.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,243.56, 37,865.34 and 8,595.02 is: 12,892.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,243.56 : 37,865.34 = 8,595.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,243.56/37,865.34 = 8,595.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,243.56x = 37,865.34 × 8,595.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,243.56x = 325,453,165.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,453,165.28/25,243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,892.52

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