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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,502.76, 38,248.38 and 9,704.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,502.76, 38,248.38 and 9,704.52 is: 14,554.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,502.76 : 38,248.38 = 9,704.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,502.76/38,248.38 = 9,704.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,502.76x = 38,248.38 × 9,704.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,502.76x = 371,182,168.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,182,168.68/25,502.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,554.59

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