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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,525.27, 38,287.94 and 9,942.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,525.27, 38,287.94 and 9,942.89 is: 14,914.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,525.27 : 38,287.94 = 9,942.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,525.27/38,287.94 = 9,942.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,525.27x = 38,287.94 × 9,942.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,525.27x = 380,692,775.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,692,775.75/25,525.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,914.35

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