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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,377.76, 38,056.56 and 9,785.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,377.76, 38,056.56 and 9,785.44 is: 14,674.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,377.76 : 38,056.56 = 9,785.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,377.76/38,056.56 = 9,785.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,377.76x = 38,056.56 × 9,785.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,377.76x = 372,400,184.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,400,184.49/25,377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,674.27

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