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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,769.76, 38,657.52 and 8,235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,769.76, 38,657.52 and 8,235.60 is: 12,354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,769.76 : 38,657.52 = 8,235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,769.76/38,657.52 = 8,235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,769.76x = 38,657.52 × 8,235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,769.76x = 318,367,871.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,367,871.71/25,769.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,354.32

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