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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,996.23, 38,997.07 and 8,467.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,996.23, 38,997.07 and 8,467.42 is: 12,702.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,996.23 : 38,997.07 = 8,467.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,996.23/38,997.07 = 8,467.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,996.23x = 38,997.07 × 8,467.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,996.23x = 330,204,570.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,204,570.46/25,996.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,702.02

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