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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,475.13, 38,214.75 and 9,687.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,475.13, 38,214.75 and 9,687.72 is: 14,532.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,475.13 : 38,214.75 = 9,687.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,475.13/38,214.75 = 9,687.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,475.13x = 38,214.75 × 9,687.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,475.13x = 370,213,797.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,213,797.87/25,475.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,532.36

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