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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,524.76, 38,298.10 and 8,875.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,524.76, 38,298.10 and 8,875.71 is: 13,317.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,524.76 : 38,298.10 = 8,875.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,524.76/38,298.10 = 8,875.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,524.76x = 38,298.10 × 8,875.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,524.76x = 339,922,829.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,922,829.15/25,524.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,317.38

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