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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,292.93, 37,943.51 and 9,499.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,292.93, 37,943.51 and 9,499.19 is: 14,250.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,292.93 : 37,943.51 = 9,499.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,292.93/37,943.51 = 9,499.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,292.93x = 37,943.51 × 9,499.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,292.93x = 360,432,658.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,432,658.12/25,292.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,250.33

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