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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,523.13, 38,273.88 and 9,725.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,523.13, 38,273.88 and 9,725.70 is: 14,584.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,523.13 : 38,273.88 = 9,725.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,523.13/38,273.88 = 9,725.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,523.13x = 38,273.88 × 9,725.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,523.13x = 372,240,274.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,240,274.72/25,523.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,584.43

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