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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,148.63, 37,725.68 and 9,351.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,148.63, 37,725.68 and 9,351.81 is: 14,028.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,148.63 : 37,725.68 = 9,351.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,148.63/37,725.68 = 9,351.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,148.63x = 37,725.68 × 9,351.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,148.63x = 352,803,391.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,803,391.48/25,148.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,028.73

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