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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,763.72, 38,649.22 and 8,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,763.72, 38,649.22 and 8,229.44 is: 12,345.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,763.72 : 38,649.22 = 8,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,763.72/38,649.22 = 8,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,763.72x = 38,649.22 × 8,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,763.72x = 318,061,513.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,061,513.09/25,763.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,345.33

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