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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,551.69, 38,327.87 and 8,021.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,551.69, 38,327.87 and 8,021.51 is: 12,032.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,551.69 : 38,327.87 = 8,021.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,551.69/38,327.87 = 8,021.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,551.69x = 38,327.87 × 8,021.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,551.69x = 307,447,392.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,447,392.48/25,551.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,032.37

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