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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,536.46, 38,304.72 and 8,007.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,536.46, 38,304.72 and 8,007.64 is: 12,011.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,536.46 : 38,304.72 = 8,007.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,536.46/38,304.72 = 8,007.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,536.46x = 38,304.72 × 8,007.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,536.46x = 306,730,408.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,730,408.06/25,536.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,011.47

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