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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,954.71, 38,923.83 and 8,420.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,954.71, 38,923.83 and 8,420.37 is: 12,627.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,954.71 : 38,923.83 = 8,420.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,954.71/38,923.83 = 8,420.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,954.71x = 38,923.83 × 8,420.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,954.71x = 327,753,050.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,753,050.42/25,954.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,627.88

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