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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,994.97, 38,995.19 and 8,466.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,994.97, 38,995.19 and 8,466.17 is: 12,700.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,994.97 : 38,995.19 = 8,466.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,994.97/38,995.19 = 8,466.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,994.97x = 38,995.19 × 8,466.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,994.97x = 330,139,831.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,139,831.40/25,994.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,700.14

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