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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,998.24, 38,997.33 and 8,468.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,998.24, 38,997.33 and 8,468.04 is: 12,702.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,998.24 : 38,997.33 = 8,468.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,998.24/38,997.33 = 8,468.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,998.24x = 38,997.33 × 8,468.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,998.24x = 330,230,950.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,230,950.33/25,998.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,702.05

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