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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,544.93, 38,317.35 and 8,014.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,544.93, 38,317.35 and 8,014.73 is: 12,022.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,544.93 : 38,317.35 = 8,014.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,544.93/38,317.35 = 8,014.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,544.93x = 38,317.35 × 8,014.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,544.93x = 307,103,214.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,103,214.57/25,544.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,022.08

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