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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,392.94, 38,078.88 and 9,595.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,392.94, 38,078.88 and 9,595.24 is: 14,388.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,392.94 : 38,078.88 = 9,595.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,392.94/38,078.88 = 9,595.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,392.94x = 38,078.88 × 9,595.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,392.94x = 365,375,992.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,375,992.53/25,392.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,388.88

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