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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,623.54, 38,437.74 and 8,095.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,623.54, 38,437.74 and 8,095.95 is: 12,144.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,623.54 : 38,437.74 = 8,095.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,623.54/38,437.74 = 8,095.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,623.54x = 38,437.74 × 8,095.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,623.54x = 311,190,021.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,190,021.15/25,623.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,144.69

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