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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,348.48, 38,022.82 and 8,713.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,348.48, 38,022.82 and 8,713.31 is: 13,069.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,348.48 : 38,022.82 = 8,713.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,348.48/38,022.82 = 8,713.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,348.48x = 38,022.82 × 8,713.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,348.48x = 331,304,405.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,304,405.84/25,348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,069.99

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