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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,599.63, 38,393.69 and 9,183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,599.63, 38,393.69 and 9,183.63 is: 13,773.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,599.63 : 38,393.69 = 9,183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,599.63/38,393.69 = 9,183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,599.63x = 38,393.69 × 9,183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,599.63x = 352,593,397.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,593,397.38/25,599.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,773.38

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