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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,494.99, 38,247.89 and 7,966.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,494.99, 38,247.89 and 7,966.14 is: 11,950.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,494.99 : 38,247.89 = 7,966.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,494.99/38,247.89 = 7,966.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,494.99x = 38,247.89 × 7,966.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,494.99x = 304,688,046.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,688,046.44/25,494.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,950.90

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