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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,813.67, 38,716.25 and 8,281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,813.67, 38,716.25 and 8,281.22 is: 12,420.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,813.67 : 38,716.25 = 8,281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,813.67/38,716.25 = 8,281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,813.67x = 38,716.25 × 8,281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,813.67x = 320,617,548.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,617,548.84/25,813.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,420.46

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