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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,351.96, 38,017.08 and 8,713.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,351.96, 38,017.08 and 8,713.66 is: 13,066.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,351.96 : 38,017.08 = 8,713.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,351.96/38,017.08 = 8,713.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,351.96x = 38,017.08 × 8,713.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,351.96x = 331,267,909.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,267,909.31/25,351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,066.76

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