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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,773.64, 38,641.56 and 8,233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,773.64, 38,641.56 and 8,233.36 is: 12,344.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,773.64 : 38,641.56 = 8,233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,773.64/38,641.56 = 8,233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,773.64x = 38,641.56 × 8,233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,773.64x = 318,149,874.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,149,874.44/25,773.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,344.00

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