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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,570.98, 38,333.88 and 9,977.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,570.98, 38,333.88 and 9,977.70 is: 14,957.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,570.98 : 38,333.88 = 9,977.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,570.98/38,333.88 = 9,977.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,570.98x = 38,333.88 × 9,977.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,570.98x = 382,483,954.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,483,954.48/25,570.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,957.74

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