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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,369.33, 38,057.36 and 9,356.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,369.33, 38,057.36 and 9,356.71 is: 14,036.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,369.33 : 38,057.36 = 9,356.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,369.33/38,057.36 = 9,356.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,369.33x = 38,057.36 × 9,356.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,369.33x = 356,091,609.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,091,609.13/25,369.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,036.30

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