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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,545.56, 38,324.82 and 8,015.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,545.56, 38,324.82 and 8,015.54 is: 12,025.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,545.56 : 38,324.82 = 8,015.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,545.56/38,324.82 = 8,015.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,545.56x = 38,324.82 × 8,015.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,545.56x = 307,194,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,194,011.85/25,545.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,025.34

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