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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,211.36, 37,812.16 and 9,625.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,211.36, 37,812.16 and 9,625.28 is: 14,436.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,211.36 : 37,812.16 = 9,625.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,211.36/37,812.16 = 9,625.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,211.36x = 37,812.16 × 9,625.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,211.36x = 363,952,627.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,952,627.40/25,211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,436.06

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