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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,911.03, 38,867.77 and 8,382.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,911.03, 38,867.77 and 8,382.23 is: 12,573.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,911.03 : 38,867.77 = 8,382.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,911.03/38,867.77 = 8,382.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,911.03x = 38,867.77 × 8,382.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,911.03x = 325,798,448.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,798,448.65/25,911.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,573.73

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