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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,251.69, 37,864.38 and 9,443.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,251.69, 37,864.38 and 9,443.73 is: 14,160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,251.69 : 37,864.38 = 9,443.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,251.69/37,864.38 = 9,443.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,251.69x = 37,864.38 × 9,443.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,251.69x = 357,580,981.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,580,981.34/25,251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,160.68

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