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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,348.89, 38,028.69 and 9,553.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,348.89, 38,028.69 and 9,553.59 is: 14,332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,348.89 : 38,028.69 = 9,553.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,348.89/38,028.69 = 9,553.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,348.89x = 38,028.69 × 9,553.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,348.89x = 363,310,298.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,310,298.47/25,348.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,332.40

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