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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,997.24, 38,995.83 and 8,467.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,997.24, 38,995.83 and 8,467.04 is: 12,700.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,997.24 : 38,995.83 = 8,467.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,997.24/38,995.83 = 8,467.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,997.24x = 38,995.83 × 8,467.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,997.24x = 330,179,252.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,179,252.44/25,997.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,700.55

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