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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,622.68, 38,434.02 and 8,093.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,622.68, 38,434.02 and 8,093.89 is: 12,140.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,622.68 : 38,434.02 = 8,093.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,622.68/38,434.02 = 8,093.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,622.68x = 38,434.02 × 8,093.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,622.68x = 311,080,730.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,080,730.14/25,622.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,140.84

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