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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,475.59, 38,215.82 and 9,894.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,475.59, 38,215.82 and 9,894.43 is: 14,842.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,475.59 : 38,215.82 = 9,894.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,475.59/38,215.82 = 9,894.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,475.59x = 38,215.82 × 9,894.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,475.59x = 378,123,755.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,123,755.88/25,475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,842.59

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