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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,369.29, 38,063.66 and 9,573.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,369.29, 38,063.66 and 9,573.21 is: 14,363.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,369.29 : 38,063.66 = 9,573.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,369.29/38,063.66 = 9,573.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,369.29x = 38,063.66 × 9,573.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,369.29x = 364,391,362.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,391,362.68/25,369.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,363.48

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