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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,314.73, 37,991.10 and 9,535.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,314.73, 37,991.10 and 9,535.33 is: 14,310.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,314.73 : 37,991.10 = 9,535.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,314.73/37,991.10 = 9,535.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,314.73x = 37,991.10 × 9,535.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,314.73x = 362,257,675.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,257,675.56/25,314.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,310.15

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