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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,437.36, 38,145.48 and 9,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,437.36, 38,145.48 and 9,846 is: 14,764.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,437.36 : 38,145.48 = 9,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,437.36/38,145.48 = 9,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,437.36x = 38,145.48 × 9,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,437.36x = 375,580,396.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,580,396.08/25,437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,764.91

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