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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,543.94, 38,316.32 and 8,013.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,543.94, 38,316.32 and 8,013.92 is: 12,021.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,543.94 : 38,316.32 = 8,013.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,543.94/38,316.32 = 8,013.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,543.94x = 38,316.32 × 8,013.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,543.94x = 307,063,923.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,063,923.17/25,543.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.01

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