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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,546.81, 38,321.83 and 8,017.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,546.81, 38,321.83 and 8,017.33 is: 12,026.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,546.81 : 38,321.83 = 8,017.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,546.81/38,321.83 = 8,017.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,546.81x = 38,321.83 × 8,017.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,546.81x = 307,238,525.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,238,525.62/25,546.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,026.50

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