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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,546.79, 38,324.03 and 8,014.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,546.79, 38,324.03 and 8,014.88 is: 12,023.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,546.79 : 38,324.03 = 8,014.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,546.79/38,324.03 = 8,014.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,546.79x = 38,324.03 × 8,014.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,546.79x = 307,162,269.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,162,269.87/25,546.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,023.52

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