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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,427.66, 38,152.82 and 9,846.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,427.66, 38,152.82 and 9,846.50 is: 14,774.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,427.66 : 38,152.82 = 9,846.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,427.66/38,152.82 = 9,846.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,427.66x = 38,152.82 × 9,846.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,427.66x = 375,671,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,671,575.98/25,427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,774.13

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