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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,723.58, 38,592.67 and 8,194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,723.58, 38,592.67 and 8,194.76 is: 12,294.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,723.58 : 38,592.67 = 8,194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,723.58/38,592.67 = 8,194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,723.58x = 38,592.67 × 8,194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,723.58x = 316,257,475.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,257,475.45/25,723.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,294.46

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