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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,499.04, 38,239.92 and 8,854.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,499.04, 38,239.92 and 8,854.68 is: 13,279.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,499.04 : 38,239.92 = 8,854.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,499.04/38,239.92 = 8,854.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,499.04x = 38,239.92 × 8,854.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,499.04x = 338,602,254.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,602,254.83/25,499.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,279.02

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