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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,299.92, 37,951.71 and 9,717.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,299.92, 37,951.71 and 9,717.55 is: 14,577.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,299.92 : 37,951.71 = 9,717.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,299.92/37,951.71 = 9,717.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,299.92x = 37,951.71 × 9,717.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,299.92x = 368,797,449.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,797,449.75/25,299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,577.02

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