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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,368.58, 38,056.23 and 9,355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,368.58, 38,056.23 and 9,355.96 is: 14,035.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,368.58 : 38,056.23 = 9,355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,368.58/38,056.23 = 9,355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,368.58x = 38,056.23 × 9,355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,368.58x = 356,052,624.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,052,624.16/25,368.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,035.18

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