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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,427.63, 38,133.79 and 9,627.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,427.63, 38,133.79 and 9,627.37 is: 14,438.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,427.63 : 38,133.79 = 9,627.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,427.63/38,133.79 = 9,627.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,427.63x = 38,133.79 × 9,627.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,427.63x = 367,127,986.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,127,986.43/25,427.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,438.15

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