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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,211.49, 37,812.35 and 9,625.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,211.49, 37,812.35 and 9,625.47 is: 14,436.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,211.49 : 37,812.35 = 9,625.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,211.49/37,812.35 = 9,625.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,211.49x = 37,812.35 × 9,625.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,211.49x = 363,961,522.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,961,522.82/25,211.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,436.34

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