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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,351.20, 38,016.72 and 9,770.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,351.20, 38,016.72 and 9,770.40 is: 14,651.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,351.20 : 38,016.72 = 9,770.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,351.20/38,016.72 = 9,770.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,351.20x = 38,016.72 × 9,770.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,351.20x = 371,438,561.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,438,561.09/25,351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,651.72

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