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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,973.74, 38,960.34 and 8,444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,973.74, 38,960.34 and 8,444.26 is: 12,666.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,973.74 : 38,960.34 = 8,444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,973.74/38,960.34 = 8,444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,973.74x = 38,960.34 × 8,444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,973.74x = 328,991,240.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,991,240.65/25,973.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,666.30

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