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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,266.64, 37,878.36 and 9,695.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,266.64, 37,878.36 and 9,695.44 is: 14,534.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266.64 : 37,878.36 = 9,695.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266.64/37,878.36 = 9,695.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266.64x = 37,878.36 × 9,695.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266.64x = 367,247,366.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,247,366.68/25,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,534.87

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