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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,266.07, 37,902.56 and 8,621.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,266.07, 37,902.56 and 8,621.63 is: 12,933.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266.07 : 37,902.56 = 8,621.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266.07/37,902.56 = 8,621.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266.07x = 37,902.56 × 8,621.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266.07x = 326,781,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,781,757.89/25,266.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,933.62

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