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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,388.62, 38,072.44 and 9,590.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,388.62, 38,072.44 and 9,590.96 is: 14,382.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,388.62 : 38,072.44 = 9,590.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,388.62/38,072.44 = 9,590.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,388.62x = 38,072.44 × 9,590.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,388.62x = 365,151,249.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,151,249.14/25,388.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,382.48

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