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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,512.04, 38,271.51 and 8,869.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,512.04, 38,271.51 and 8,869.92 is: 13,306.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,512.04 : 38,271.51 = 8,869.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,512.04/38,271.51 = 8,869.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,512.04x = 38,271.51 × 8,869.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,512.04x = 339,465,167.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,465,167.23/25,512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,306.08

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