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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,729.62, 38,597.15 and 8,195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,729.62, 38,597.15 and 8,195.34 is: 12,293.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,729.62 : 38,597.15 = 8,195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,729.62/38,597.15 = 8,195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,729.62x = 38,597.15 × 8,195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,729.62x = 316,316,767.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,316,767.28/25,729.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,293.88

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