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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,565.94, 38,343.78 and 8,926.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,565.94, 38,343.78 and 8,926.74 is: 13,388.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,565.94 : 38,343.78 = 8,926.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,565.94/38,343.78 = 8,926.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,565.94x = 38,343.78 × 8,926.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,565.94x = 342,284,954.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,284,954.68/25,565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,388.32

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