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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,590.06, 38,362.41 and 9,995.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,590.06, 38,362.41 and 9,995.94 is: 14,985.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,590.06 : 38,362.41 = 9,995.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,590.06/38,362.41 = 9,995.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,590.06x = 38,362.41 × 9,995.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,590.06x = 383,468,348.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,468,348.62/25,590.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,985.05

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