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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,522.98, 38,279.88 and 9,509.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,522.98, 38,279.88 and 9,509.55 is: 14,262.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,522.98 : 38,279.88 = 9,509.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,522.98/38,279.88 = 9,509.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,522.98x = 38,279.88 × 9,509.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,522.98x = 364,024,432.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,024,432.85/25,522.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,262.61

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