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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,963.23, 38,945.67 and 8,194.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,963.23, 38,945.67 and 8,194.06 is: 12,291.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,963.23 : 38,945.67 = 8,194.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,963.23/38,945.67 = 8,194.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,963.23x = 38,945.67 × 8,194.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,963.23x = 319,123,156.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,123,156.72/25,963.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,291.35

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