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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,546.76, 38,320.06 and 8,016.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,546.76, 38,320.06 and 8,016.52 is: 12,024.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,546.76 : 38,320.06 = 8,016.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,546.76/38,320.06 = 8,016.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,546.76x = 38,320.06 × 8,016.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,546.76x = 307,193,527.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,193,527.39/25,546.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,024.75

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