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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,451.48, 38,181.31 and 9,663.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,451.48, 38,181.31 and 9,663.17 is: 14,496.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,451.48 : 38,181.31 = 9,663.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,451.48/38,181.31 = 9,663.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,451.48x = 38,181.31 × 9,663.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,451.48x = 368,952,274.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,952,274.29/25,451.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,496.30

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