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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,220.64, 37,838.28 and 9,639.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,220.64, 37,838.28 and 9,639.52 is: 14,462.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,220.64 : 37,838.28 = 9,639.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,220.64/37,838.28 = 9,639.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,220.64x = 37,838.28 × 9,639.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,220.64x = 364,742,856.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,742,856.83/25,220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,462.08

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