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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,504, 38,257.44 and 9,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,504, 38,257.44 and 9,088 is: 13,632.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,504 : 38,257.44 = 9,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,504/38,257.44 = 9,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,504x = 38,257.44 × 9,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,504x = 347,683,614.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,683,614.72/25,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,632.51

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