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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,502.66, 38,253.95 and 8,862.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,502.66, 38,253.95 and 8,862.69 is: 13,294.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,502.66 : 38,253.95 = 8,862.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,502.66/38,253.95 = 8,862.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,502.66x = 38,253.95 × 8,862.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,502.66x = 339,032,745.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,032,745.59/25,502.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,294.02

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