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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,371.27, 38,056.91 and 9,785.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,371.27, 38,056.91 and 9,785.25 is: 14,677.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,371.27 : 38,056.91 = 9,785.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,371.27/38,056.91 = 9,785.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,371.27x = 38,056.91 × 9,785.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,371.27x = 372,396,329.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,396,329.65/25,371.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,677.88

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