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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,691.48, 38,533.20 and 8,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,691.48, 38,533.20 and 8,159 is: 12,237.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,691.48 : 38,533.20 = 8,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,691.48/38,533.20 = 8,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,691.48x = 38,533.20 × 8,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,691.48x = 314,392,378.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,392,378.80/25,691.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,237.22

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