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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,536.06, 38,281.41 and 9,950.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,536.06, 38,281.41 and 9,950.04 is: 14,916.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,536.06 : 38,281.41 = 9,950.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,536.06/38,281.41 = 9,950.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,536.06x = 38,281.41 × 9,950.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,536.06x = 380,901,560.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,901,560.76/25,536.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,916.22

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