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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,316.26, 37,975.40 and 9,519.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,316.26, 37,975.40 and 9,519.70 is: 14,279.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,316.26 : 37,975.40 = 9,519.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,316.26/37,975.40 = 9,519.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,316.26x = 37,975.40 × 9,519.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,316.26x = 361,514,415.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,514,415.38/25,316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,279.93

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