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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,465.86, 38,186.40 and 8,826.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,465.86, 38,186.40 and 8,826.84 is: 13,235.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,465.86 : 38,186.40 = 8,826.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,465.86/38,186.40 = 8,826.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,465.86x = 38,186.40 × 8,826.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,465.86x = 337,065,242.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,065,242.98/25,465.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.97

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