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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,700.67, 38,527.59 and 9,895.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,700.67, 38,527.59 and 9,895.59 is: 14,834.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,700.67 : 38,527.59 = 9,895.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,700.67/38,527.59 = 9,895.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,700.67x = 38,527.59 × 9,895.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,700.67x = 381,253,234.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,253,234.33/25,700.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,834.37

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