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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,922.94, 38,890.56 and 8,392.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,922.94, 38,890.56 and 8,392.74 is: 12,591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,922.94 : 38,890.56 = 8,392.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,922.94/38,890.56 = 8,392.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,922.94x = 38,890.56 × 8,392.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,922.94x = 326,398,358.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,398,358.53/25,922.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,591.10

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