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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,369.49, 38,056.86 and 8,727.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,369.49, 38,056.86 and 8,727.53 is: 13,092.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,369.49 : 38,056.86 = 8,727.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,369.49/38,056.86 = 8,727.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,369.49x = 38,056.86 × 8,727.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,369.49x = 332,142,197.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,142,197.07/25,369.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,092.19

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