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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,595.88, 38,388.06 and 9,179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,595.88, 38,388.06 and 9,179.88 is: 13,767.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,595.88 : 38,388.06 = 9,179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,595.88/38,388.06 = 9,179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,595.88x = 38,388.06 × 9,179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,595.88x = 352,397,784.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,397,784.23/25,595.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,767.75

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