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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,355.43, 38,033.15 and 9,556.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,355.43, 38,033.15 and 9,556.18 is: 14,334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,355.43 : 38,033.15 = 9,556.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,355.43/38,033.15 = 9,556.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,355.43x = 38,033.15 × 9,556.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,355.43x = 363,451,484.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,451,484.50/25,355.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,334.27

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