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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,563.83, 38,354.97 and 8,926.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,563.83, 38,354.97 and 8,926.31 is: 13,392.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,563.83 : 38,354.97 = 8,926.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,563.83/38,354.97 = 8,926.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,563.83x = 38,354.97 × 8,926.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,563.83x = 342,368,352.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,368,352.26/25,563.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,392.69

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