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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,521.92, 38,282.88 and 7,991.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,521.92, 38,282.88 and 7,991.84 is: 11,987.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,521.92 : 38,282.88 = 7,991.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,521.92/38,282.88 = 7,991.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,521.92x = 38,282.88 × 7,991.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,521.92x = 305,950,651.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,950,651.70/25,521.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,987.76

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