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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,662.77, 38,495.52 and 8,133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,662.77, 38,495.52 and 8,133.96 is: 12,201.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,662.77 : 38,495.52 = 8,133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,662.77/38,495.52 = 8,133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,662.77x = 38,495.52 × 8,133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,662.77x = 313,121,164.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,121,164.22/25,662.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,201.38

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