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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,286.76, 37,901.88 and 9,476.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,286.76, 37,901.88 and 9,476.58 is: 14,204.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,286.76 : 37,901.88 = 9,476.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,286.76/37,901.88 = 9,476.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,286.76x = 37,901.88 × 9,476.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,286.76x = 359,180,197.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,180,197.97/25,286.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,204.28

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