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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,723.08, 38,591.92 and 8,194.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,723.08, 38,591.92 and 8,194.26 is: 12,293.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,723.08 : 38,591.92 = 8,194.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,723.08/38,591.92 = 8,194.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,723.08x = 38,591.92 × 8,194.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,723.08x = 316,232,012.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,232,012.93/25,723.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,293.71

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