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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,625.23, 38,424.54 and 9,825.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,625.23, 38,424.54 and 9,825.59 is: 14,733.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,625.23 : 38,424.54 = 9,825.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,625.23/38,424.54 = 9,825.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,625.23x = 38,424.54 × 9,825.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,625.23x = 377,543,775.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,543,775.98/25,625.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,733.28

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