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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,592.59, 38,388.89 and 9,999.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,592.59, 38,388.89 and 9,999.28 is: 14,998.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,592.59 : 38,388.89 = 9,999.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,592.59/38,388.89 = 9,999.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,592.59x = 38,388.89 × 9,999.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,592.59x = 383,861,276.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,861,276.74/25,592.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,998.92

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