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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,366.56, 38,038.91 and 9,773.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,366.56, 38,038.91 and 9,773.25 is: 14,655.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,366.56 : 38,038.91 = 9,773.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,366.56/38,038.91 = 9,773.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,366.56x = 38,038.91 × 9,773.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,366.56x = 371,763,728.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,763,728.29/25,366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,655.66

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