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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,277.23, 37,926.88 and 9,705.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,277.23, 37,926.88 and 9,705.79 is: 14,562.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,277.23 : 37,926.88 = 9,705.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,277.23/37,926.88 = 9,705.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,277.23x = 37,926.88 × 9,705.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,277.23x = 368,110,213.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,110,213.55/25,277.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,562.92

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