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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,353.16, 38,035.95 and 8,713.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,353.16, 38,035.95 and 8,713.43 is: 13,072.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,353.16 : 38,035.95 = 8,713.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,353.16/38,035.95 = 8,713.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,353.16x = 38,035.95 × 8,713.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,353.16x = 331,423,587.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,423,587.81/25,353.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,072.28

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