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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,544.43, 38,316.60 and 8,014.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,544.43, 38,316.60 and 8,014.23 is: 12,021.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,544.43 : 38,316.60 = 8,014.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,544.43/38,316.60 = 8,014.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,544.43x = 38,316.60 × 8,014.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,544.43x = 307,078,045.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,078,045.22/25,544.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.33

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