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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,591.52, 38,387.24 and 9,998.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,591.52, 38,387.24 and 9,998.22 is: 14,997.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,591.52 : 38,387.24 = 9,998.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,591.52/38,387.24 = 9,998.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,591.52x = 38,387.24 × 9,998.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,591.52x = 383,804,070.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,804,070.71/25,591.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,997.31

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