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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,266.66, 37,899.72 and 9,684.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,266.66, 37,899.72 and 9,684.28 is: 14,526.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266.66 : 37,899.72 = 9,684.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266.66/37,899.72 = 9,684.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266.66x = 37,899.72 × 9,684.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266.66x = 367,031,500.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,031,500.40/25,266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,526.32

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