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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,363.06, 38,035.26 and 8,718.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,363.06, 38,035.26 and 8,718.36 is: 13,074.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,363.06 : 38,035.26 = 8,718.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,363.06/38,035.26 = 8,718.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,363.06x = 38,035.26 × 8,718.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,363.06x = 331,605,089.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,605,089.37/25,363.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,074.33

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