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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,524.96, 38,287.44 and 7,996.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,524.96, 38,287.44 and 7,996.16 is: 11,994.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,524.96 : 38,287.44 = 7,996.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,524.96/38,287.44 = 7,996.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,524.96x = 38,287.44 × 7,996.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,524.96x = 306,152,496.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,152,496.23/25,524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,994.24

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