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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,653.67, 38,486.27 and 9,014.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,653.67, 38,486.27 and 9,014.85 is: 13,524.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,653.67 : 38,486.27 = 9,014.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,653.67/38,486.27 = 9,014.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,653.67x = 38,486.27 × 9,014.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,653.67x = 346,947,973.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,947,973.65/25,653.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,524.30

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