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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,665.52, 38,499.66 and 8,136.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,665.52, 38,499.66 and 8,136.71 is: 12,205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,665.52 : 38,499.66 = 8,136.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,665.52/38,499.66 = 8,136.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,665.52x = 38,499.66 × 8,136.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,665.52x = 313,260,527.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,260,527.84/25,665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,205.50

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