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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,552.94, 38,306.93 and 9,959.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,552.94, 38,306.93 and 9,959.63 is: 14,930.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,552.94 : 38,306.93 = 9,959.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,552.94/38,306.93 = 9,959.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,552.94x = 38,306.93 × 9,959.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,552.94x = 381,522,607.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,522,607.90/25,552.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,930.68

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