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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,623.62, 38,452.53 and 8,983.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,623.62, 38,452.53 and 8,983.64 is: 13,481.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,623.62 : 38,452.53 = 8,983.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,623.62/38,452.53 = 8,983.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,623.62x = 38,452.53 × 8,983.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,623.62x = 345,443,686.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,443,686.61/25,623.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,481.46

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