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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,368.65, 38,052.58 and 8,728.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,368.65, 38,052.58 and 8,728.83 is: 13,093.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,368.65 : 38,052.58 = 8,728.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,368.65/38,052.58 = 8,728.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,368.65x = 38,052.58 × 8,728.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,368.65x = 332,154,480.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,154,480.06/25,368.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,093.11

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