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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,524.59, 38,290.97 and 8,889.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,524.59, 38,290.97 and 8,889.35 is: 13,335.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,524.59 : 38,290.97 = 8,889.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,524.59/38,290.97 = 8,889.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,524.59x = 38,290.97 × 8,889.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,524.59x = 340,381,834.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,381,834.17/25,524.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,335.45

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