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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,196.78, 37,801.66 and 9,615.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,196.78, 37,801.66 and 9,615.62 is: 14,425.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,196.78 : 37,801.66 = 9,615.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,196.78/37,801.66 = 9,615.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,196.78x = 37,801.66 × 9,615.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,196.78x = 363,486,397.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,486,397.93/25,196.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,425.91

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