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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,623.36, 38,444.97 and 8,985.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,623.36, 38,444.97 and 8,985.24 is: 13,481.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,623.36 : 38,444.97 = 8,985.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,623.36/38,444.97 = 8,985.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,623.36x = 38,444.97 × 8,985.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,623.36x = 345,437,282.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,437,282.24/25,623.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,481.34

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