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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,664.76, 38,498.52 and 8,135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,664.76, 38,498.52 and 8,135.96 is: 12,204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,664.76 : 38,498.52 = 8,135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,664.76/38,498.52 = 8,135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,664.76x = 38,498.52 × 8,135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,664.76x = 313,222,418.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,222,418.78/25,664.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,204.38

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