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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,708.72, 38,563.19 and 9,059.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,708.72, 38,563.19 and 9,059.72 is: 13,589.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,708.72 : 38,563.19 = 9,059.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,708.72/38,563.19 = 9,059.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,708.72x = 38,563.19 × 9,059.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,708.72x = 349,371,824.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,371,824.94/25,708.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,589.63

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