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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,152.40, 37,729.86 and 9,571.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,152.40, 37,729.86 and 9,571.24 is: 14,357.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,152.40 : 37,729.86 = 9,571.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,152.40/37,729.86 = 9,571.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,152.40x = 37,729.86 × 9,571.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,152.40x = 361,121,308.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,121,308.72/25,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,357.33

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