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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,674.77, 38,512.06 and 8,145.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,674.77, 38,512.06 and 8,145.97 is: 12,218.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,674.77 : 38,512.06 = 8,145.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,674.77/38,512.06 = 8,145.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,674.77x = 38,512.06 × 8,145.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,674.77x = 313,717,968.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,717,968.75/25,674.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,218.92

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