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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,343.24, 38,014.95 and 8,708.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,343.24, 38,014.95 and 8,708.06 is: 13,062.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,343.24 : 38,014.95 = 8,708.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,343.24/38,014.95 = 8,708.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,343.24x = 38,014.95 × 8,708.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,343.24x = 331,036,275.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,036,275.42/25,343.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,062.12

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