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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,776.74, 38,670.88 and 8,247.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,776.74, 38,670.88 and 8,247.62 is: 12,373.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,776.74 : 38,670.88 = 8,247.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,776.74/38,670.88 = 8,247.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,776.74x = 38,670.88 × 8,247.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,776.74x = 318,942,723.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,942,723.31/25,776.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,373.28

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