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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,369.76, 38,044.56 and 9,777.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,369.76, 38,044.56 and 9,777.44 is: 14,662.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,369.76 : 38,044.56 = 9,777.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,369.76/38,044.56 = 9,777.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,369.76x = 38,044.56 × 9,777.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,369.76x = 371,978,402.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,978,402.73/25,369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,662.28

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