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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,514.88, 38,266.56 and 9,098.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,514.88, 38,266.56 and 9,098.88 is: 13,646.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,514.88 : 38,266.56 = 9,098.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,514.88/38,266.56 = 9,098.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,514.88x = 38,266.56 × 9,098.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,514.88x = 348,182,837.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,182,837.45/25,514.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,646.27

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