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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,674.76, 38,487.43 and 8,132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,674.76, 38,487.43 and 8,132.59 is: 12,191.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,674.76 : 38,487.43 = 8,132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,674.76/38,487.43 = 8,132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,674.76x = 38,487.43 × 8,132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,674.76x = 313,002,488.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,002,488.34/25,674.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,191.06

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