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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,507.68, 38,263.86 and 9,926.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,507.68, 38,263.86 and 9,926.52 is: 14,890.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,507.68 : 38,263.86 = 9,926.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,507.68/38,263.86 = 9,926.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,507.68x = 38,263.86 × 9,926.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,507.68x = 379,826,971.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,826,971.57/25,507.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,890.69

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