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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,774.44, 38,661.14 and 8,244.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,774.44, 38,661.14 and 8,244.27 is: 12,366.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,774.44 : 38,661.14 = 8,244.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,774.44/38,661.14 = 8,244.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,774.44x = 38,661.14 × 8,244.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,774.44x = 318,732,835.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,732,835.45/25,774.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,366.24

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