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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,284.66, 37,928.81 and 9,702.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,284.66, 37,928.81 and 9,702.28 is: 14,554.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,284.66 : 37,928.81 = 9,702.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,284.66/37,928.81 = 9,702.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,284.66x = 37,928.81 × 9,702.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,284.66x = 367,995,951.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,995,951.78/25,284.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,554.12

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