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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,365.78, 38,059.56 and 9,794.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,365.78, 38,059.56 and 9,794.34 is: 14,695.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,365.78 : 38,059.56 = 9,794.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,365.78/38,059.56 = 9,794.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,365.78x = 38,059.56 × 9,794.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,365.78x = 372,768,270.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,768,270.89/25,365.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,695.71

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