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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,336.89, 38,016.60 and 8,708.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,336.89, 38,016.60 and 8,708.85 is: 13,067.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,336.89 : 38,016.60 = 8,708.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,336.89/38,016.60 = 8,708.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,336.89x = 38,016.60 × 8,708.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,336.89x = 331,080,866.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,080,866.91/25,336.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,067.15

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