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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,997.92, 38,996.88 and 8,467.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,997.92, 38,996.88 and 8,467.74 is: 12,701.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,997.92 : 38,996.88 = 8,467.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,997.92/38,996.88 = 8,467.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,997.92x = 38,996.88 × 8,467.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,997.92x = 330,215,555.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,215,555.14/25,997.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,701.62

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