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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,814.67, 38,717.74 and 8,282.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,814.67, 38,717.74 and 8,282.22 is: 12,421.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,814.67 : 38,717.74 = 8,282.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,814.67/38,717.74 = 8,282.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,814.67x = 38,717.74 × 8,282.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,814.67x = 320,668,840.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,668,840.58/25,814.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,421.96

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