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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,430.16, 38,145.23 and 9,847.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,430.16, 38,145.23 and 9,847.79 is: 14,771.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,430.16 : 38,145.23 = 9,847.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,430.16/38,145.23 = 9,847.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,430.16x = 38,145.23 × 9,847.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,430.16x = 375,646,214.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,646,214.54/25,430.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,771.68

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