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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,543.66, 38,315.46 and 8,014.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,543.66, 38,315.46 and 8,014.84 is: 12,022.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,543.66 : 38,315.46 = 8,014.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,543.66/38,315.46 = 8,014.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,543.66x = 38,315.46 × 8,014.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,543.66x = 307,092,281.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,092,281.43/25,543.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,022.25

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