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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,254.74, 37,872.60 and 8,384.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,254.74, 37,872.60 and 8,384.60 is: 12,573.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,254.74 : 37,872.60 = 8,384.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,254.74/37,872.60 = 8,384.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,254.74x = 37,872.60 × 8,384.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,254.74x = 317,546,601.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,546,601.96/25,254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,573.74

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