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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,996.47, 38,995.31 and 8,467.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,996.47, 38,995.31 and 8,467.66 is: 12,701.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,996.47 : 38,995.31 = 8,467.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,996.47/38,995.31 = 8,467.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,996.47x = 38,995.31 × 8,467.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,996.47x = 330,199,026.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,199,026.67/25,996.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,701.69

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