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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,289.82, 37,939.59 and 9,706.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,289.82, 37,939.59 and 9,706.23 is: 14,561.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,289.82 : 37,939.59 = 9,706.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,289.82/37,939.59 = 9,706.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,289.82x = 37,939.59 × 9,706.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,289.82x = 368,250,386.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,250,386.65/25,289.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,561.21

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