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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,359.55, 38,030.01 and 8,714.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,359.55, 38,030.01 and 8,714.86 is: 13,069.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,359.55 : 38,030.01 = 8,714.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,359.55/38,030.01 = 8,714.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,359.55x = 38,030.01 × 8,714.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,359.55x = 331,426,212.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,426,212.95/25,359.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,069.09

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