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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,510.34, 38,282.93 and 8,870.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,510.34, 38,282.93 and 8,870.21 is: 13,311.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,510.34 : 38,282.93 = 8,870.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,510.34/38,282.93 = 8,870.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,510.34x = 38,282.93 × 8,870.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,510.34x = 339,577,569.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,577,569.57/25,510.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,311.37

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