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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,499.52, 38,249.28 and 9,072

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,499.52, 38,249.28 and 9,072 is: 13,608.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,499.52 : 38,249.28 = 9,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,499.52/38,249.28 = 9,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,499.52x = 38,249.28 × 9,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,499.52x = 346,997,468.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,997,468.16/25,499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,608.00

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