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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,651.72, 38,463.18 and 9,007.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,651.72, 38,463.18 and 9,007.12 is: 13,505.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,651.72 : 38,463.18 = 9,007.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,651.72/38,463.18 = 9,007.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,651.72x = 38,463.18 × 9,007.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,651.72x = 346,442,477.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,442,477.84/25,651.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,505.62

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