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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,264.12, 37,901.66 and 9,681.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,264.12, 37,901.66 and 9,681.76 is: 14,524.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,264.12 : 37,901.66 = 9,681.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,264.12/37,901.66 = 9,681.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,264.12x = 37,901.66 × 9,681.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,264.12x = 366,954,775.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,954,775.72/25,264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,524.74

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