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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,523.06, 38,284.58 and 7,994.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,523.06, 38,284.58 and 7,994.25 is: 11,991.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,523.06 : 38,284.58 = 7,994.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,523.06/38,284.58 = 7,994.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,523.06x = 38,284.58 × 7,994.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,523.06x = 306,056,523.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,056,523.65/25,523.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,991.38

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