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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,639.94, 38,463.96 and 8,113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,639.94, 38,463.96 and 8,113.88 is: 12,172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,639.94 : 38,463.96 = 8,113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,639.94/38,463.96 = 8,113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,639.94x = 38,463.96 × 8,113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,639.94x = 312,091,955.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,091,955.76/25,639.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,172.10

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