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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,934.40, 38,907.76 and 8,404.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,934.40, 38,907.76 and 8,404.24 is: 12,608.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,934.40 : 38,907.76 = 8,404.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,934.40/38,907.76 = 8,404.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,934.40x = 38,907.76 × 8,404.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,934.40x = 326,990,152.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,990,152.90/25,934.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,608.36

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