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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,349.96, 38,014.08 and 8,711.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,349.96, 38,014.08 and 8,711.66 is: 13,063.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,349.96 : 38,014.08 = 8,711.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,349.96/38,014.08 = 8,711.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,349.96x = 38,014.08 × 8,711.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,349.96x = 331,165,740.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,165,740.17/25,349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,063.76

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