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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,414.08, 38,115.36 and 8,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,414.08, 38,115.36 and 8,773.44 is: 13,158.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,414.08 : 38,115.36 = 8,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,414.08/38,115.36 = 8,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,414.08x = 38,115.36 × 8,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,414.08x = 334,402,824.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,402,824.04/25,414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,158.17

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