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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,924.43, 38,892.81 and 8,394.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,924.43, 38,892.81 and 8,394.26 is: 12,593.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,924.43 : 38,892.81 = 8,394.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,924.43/38,892.81 = 8,394.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,924.43x = 38,892.81 × 8,394.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,924.43x = 326,476,164.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,476,164.81/25,924.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,593.38

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