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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,358.72, 38,011.72 and 9,560.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,358.72, 38,011.72 and 9,560.64 is: 14,331.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,358.72 : 38,011.72 = 9,560.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,358.72/38,011.72 = 9,560.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,358.72x = 38,011.72 × 9,560.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,358.72x = 363,416,370.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,416,370.70/25,358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,331.02

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