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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,512.34, 38,267.46 and 8,876.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,512.34, 38,267.46 and 8,876.14 is: 13,313.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,512.34 : 38,267.46 = 8,876.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,512.34/38,267.46 = 8,876.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,512.34x = 38,267.46 × 8,876.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,512.34x = 339,667,332.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,667,332.40/25,512.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,313.84

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