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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,888.41, 38,824.29 and 8,354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,888.41, 38,824.29 and 8,354.16 is: 12,528.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,888.41 : 38,824.29 = 8,354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,888.41/38,824.29 = 8,354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,888.41x = 38,824.29 × 8,354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,888.41x = 324,344,330.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,344,330.55/25,888.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,528.55

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