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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,474.62, 38,212.38 and 8,835.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,474.62, 38,212.38 and 8,835.24 is: 13,253.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,474.62 : 38,212.38 = 8,835.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,474.62/38,212.38 = 8,835.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,474.62x = 38,212.38 × 8,835.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,474.62x = 337,615,548.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,615,548.27/25,474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,253.02

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