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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,298.59, 37,949.73 and 9,716.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,298.59, 37,949.73 and 9,716.22 is: 14,575.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,298.59 : 37,949.73 = 9,716.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,298.59/37,949.73 = 9,716.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,298.59x = 37,949.73 × 9,716.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,298.59x = 368,727,925.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,727,925.62/25,298.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,575.04

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