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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,309.82, 37,966.55 and 9,727.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,309.82, 37,966.55 and 9,727.44 is: 14,591.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,309.82 : 37,966.55 = 9,727.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,309.82/37,966.55 = 9,727.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,309.82x = 37,966.55 × 9,727.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,309.82x = 369,317,288.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,317,288.49/25,309.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,591.86

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