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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,666.60, 38,499.52 and 8,136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,666.60, 38,499.52 and 8,136.60 is: 12,204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,666.60 : 38,499.52 = 8,136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,666.60/38,499.52 = 8,136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,666.60x = 38,499.52 × 8,136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,666.60x = 313,255,194.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,255,194.43/25,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,204.78

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