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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,553.36, 38,327.52 and 8,022.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,553.36, 38,327.52 and 8,022.72 is: 12,033.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,553.36 : 38,327.52 = 8,022.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,553.36/38,327.52 = 8,022.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,553.36x = 38,327.52 × 8,022.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,553.36x = 307,490,961.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,490,961.25/25,553.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,033.29

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