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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,663.84, 38,499 and 8,127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,663.84, 38,499 and 8,127.40 is: 12,192.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,663.84 : 38,499 = 8,127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,663.84/38,499 = 8,127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,663.84x = 38,499 × 8,127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,663.84x = 312,896,772.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,896,772.60/25,663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,192.13

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