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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,962.93, 38,953.44 and 8,196.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,962.93, 38,953.44 and 8,196.33 is: 12,297.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,962.93 : 38,953.44 = 8,196.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,962.93/38,953.44 = 8,196.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,962.93x = 38,953.44 × 8,196.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,962.93x = 319,275,248.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,275,248.88/25,962.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,297.35

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