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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,273.76, 37,917.35 and 8,633.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,273.76, 37,917.35 and 8,633.76 is: 12,952.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,273.76 : 37,917.35 = 8,633.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,273.76/37,917.35 = 8,633.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,273.76x = 37,917.35 × 8,633.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,273.76x = 327,369,146.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,369,146.75/25,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,952.93

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