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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,744.06, 38,617.85 and 8,215.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,744.06, 38,617.85 and 8,215.21 is: 12,323.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,744.06 : 38,617.85 = 8,215.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,744.06/38,617.85 = 8,215.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,744.06x = 38,617.85 × 8,215.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,744.06x = 317,253,747.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,253,747.50/25,744.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,323.38

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