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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,623.23, 38,421.54 and 9,823.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,623.23, 38,421.54 and 9,823.59 is: 14,730.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,623.23 : 38,421.54 = 9,823.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,623.23/38,421.54 = 9,823.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,623.23x = 38,421.54 × 9,823.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,623.23x = 377,437,456.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,437,456.13/25,623.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,730.29

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