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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,524.91, 38,287.34 and 7,996.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,524.91, 38,287.34 and 7,996.11 is: 11,994.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,524.91 : 38,287.34 = 7,996.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,524.91/38,287.34 = 7,996.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,524.91x = 38,287.34 × 7,996.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,524.91x = 306,149,782.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,149,782.25/25,524.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,994.16

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