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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,663.59, 38,495.39 and 9,876.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,663.59, 38,495.39 and 9,876.06 is: 14,814.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,663.59 : 38,495.39 = 9,876.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,663.59/38,495.39 = 9,876.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,663.59x = 38,495.39 × 9,876.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,663.59x = 380,182,806.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,182,806.05/25,663.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,814.09

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