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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,350.17, 38,015.53 and 8,707.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,350.17, 38,015.53 and 8,707.10 is: 13,057.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,350.17 : 38,015.53 = 8,707.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,350.17/38,015.53 = 8,707.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,350.17x = 38,015.53 × 8,707.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,350.17x = 331,004,809.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,004,809.42/25,350.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,057.30

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