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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,544.66, 38,316.96 and 8,015.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,544.66, 38,316.96 and 8,015.84 is: 12,023.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,544.66 : 38,316.96 = 8,015.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,544.66/38,316.96 = 8,015.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,544.66x = 38,316.96 × 8,015.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,544.66x = 307,142,620.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,142,620.65/25,544.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,023.75

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