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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,712.40, 38,566.98 and 8,194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,712.40, 38,566.98 and 8,194.80 is: 12,291.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,712.40 : 38,566.98 = 8,194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,712.40/38,566.98 = 8,194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,712.40x = 38,566.98 × 8,194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,712.40x = 316,048,687.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,048,687.70/25,712.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,291.68

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