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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,995.73, 38,996.32 and 8,466.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,995.73, 38,996.32 and 8,466.92 is: 12,701.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,995.73 : 38,996.32 = 8,466.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,995.73/38,996.32 = 8,466.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,995.73x = 38,996.32 × 8,466.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,995.73x = 330,178,721.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,178,721.73/25,995.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,701.27

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