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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,929.06, 38,892.68 and 8,159.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,929.06, 38,892.68 and 8,159.23 is: 12,238.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,929.06 : 38,892.68 = 8,159.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,929.06/38,892.68 = 8,159.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,929.06x = 38,892.68 × 8,159.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,929.06x = 317,334,382.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,334,382.80/25,929.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,238.56

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