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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,349.16, 38,027.02 and 9,771.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,349.16, 38,027.02 and 9,771.24 is: 14,658.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,349.16 : 38,027.02 = 9,771.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,349.16/38,027.02 = 9,771.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,349.16x = 38,027.02 × 9,771.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,349.16x = 371,571,138.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,571,138.90/25,349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,658.12

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