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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,932.97, 38,903.01 and 8,396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,932.97, 38,903.01 and 8,396.92 is: 12,596.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,932.97 : 38,903.01 = 8,396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,932.97/38,903.01 = 8,396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,932.97x = 38,903.01 × 8,396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,932.97x = 326,665,462.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,665,462.73/25,932.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,596.53

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