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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,462.78, 38,196.22 and 9,675.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,462.78, 38,196.22 and 9,675.37 is: 14,513.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,462.78 : 38,196.22 = 9,675.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,462.78/38,196.22 = 9,675.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,462.78x = 38,196.22 × 9,675.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,462.78x = 369,562,561.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,562,561.10/25,462.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,513.83

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